Finding the Third Proportional to 394,653 and 577,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,653 and 577,236 is: 844,289.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,653 : 577,236 = 577,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,653/577,236 = 577,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,653x = 577,236 × 577,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,653x = 333,201,399,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,201,399,696/394,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,289.54
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