Finding the Third Proportional to 394,848 and 562,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,848 and 562,736 is: 802,009.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,848 : 562,736 = 562,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,848/562,736 = 562,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,848x = 562,736 × 562,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,848x = 316,671,805,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,671,805,696/394,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,009.40
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