Finding the Third Proportional to 394,843 and 624,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,843 and 624,676 is: 988,291.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,843 : 624,676 = 624,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,843/624,676 = 624,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,843x = 624,676 × 624,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,843x = 390,220,104,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,220,104,976/394,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,291.81
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