Finding the Third Proportional to 394,310 and 611,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,310 and 611,688 is: 948,903.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,310 : 611,688 = 611,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,310/611,688 = 611,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,310x = 611,688 × 611,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,310x = 374,162,209,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,162,209,344/394,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,903.68
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