Finding the Third Proportional to 394,237 and 617,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,237 and 617,729 is: 967,918.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,237 : 617,729 = 617,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,237/617,729 = 617,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,237x = 617,729 × 617,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,237x = 381,589,117,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,589,117,441/394,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,918.07
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