Finding the Third Proportional to 394,824 and 627,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,824 and 627,948 is: 998,720.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,824 : 627,948 = 627,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,824/627,948 = 627,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,824x = 627,948 × 627,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,824x = 394,318,690,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,318,690,704/394,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,720.17
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