Finding the Third Proportional to 394,578 and 618,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,578 and 618,311 is: 968,904.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,578 : 618,311 = 618,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,578/618,311 = 618,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,578x = 618,311 × 618,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,578x = 382,308,492,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,308,492,721/394,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,904.74
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