Finding the Third Proportional to 394,266 and 603,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,266 and 603,225 is: 922,931.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,266 : 603,225 = 603,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,266/603,225 = 603,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,266x = 603,225 × 603,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,266x = 363,880,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,880,400,625/394,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,931.22
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