Finding the Third Proportional to 394,042 and 624,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,042 and 624,050 is: 988,316.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,042 : 624,050 = 624,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,042/624,050 = 624,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,042x = 624,050 × 624,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,042x = 389,438,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,438,402,500/394,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,316.99
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