Finding the Third Proportional to 394,826 and 627,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,826 and 627,951 is: 998,724.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,826 : 627,951 = 627,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,826/627,951 = 627,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,826x = 627,951 × 627,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,826x = 394,322,458,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,322,458,401/394,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,724.65
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