Finding the Third Proportional to 394,344 and 611,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,344 and 611,916 is: 949,529.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,344 : 611,916 = 611,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,344/611,916 = 611,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,344x = 611,916 × 611,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,344x = 374,441,191,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,441,191,056/394,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,529.32
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