Finding the Third Proportional to 394,160 and 601,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,160 and 601,084 is: 916,637.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,160 : 601,084 = 601,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,160/601,084 = 601,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,160x = 601,084 × 601,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,160x = 361,301,975,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,301,975,056/394,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,637.85
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