Finding the Third Proportional to 394,918 and 562,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,918 and 562,837 is: 802,155.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,918 : 562,837 = 562,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,918/562,837 = 562,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,918x = 562,837 × 562,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,918x = 316,785,488,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,785,488,569/394,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,155.10
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