Finding the Third Proportional to 394,840 and 627,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,840 and 627,972 is: 998,756.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,840 : 627,972 = 627,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,840/627,972 = 627,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,840x = 627,972 × 627,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,840x = 394,348,832,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,348,832,784/394,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 998,756.03
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