Finding the Third Proportional to 394,282 and 617,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,282 and 617,702 is: 967,723.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,282 : 617,702 = 617,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,282/617,702 = 617,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,282x = 617,702 × 617,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,282x = 381,555,760,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,555,760,804/394,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,723.00
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