Finding the Third Proportional to 394,988 and 564,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,988 and 564,438 is: 806,582.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,988 : 564,438 = 564,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,988/564,438 = 564,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,988x = 564,438 × 564,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,988x = 318,590,255,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,590,255,844/394,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,582.11
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