Finding the Third Proportional to 395,151 and 611,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,151 and 611,277 is: 945,612.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,151 : 611,277 = 611,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,151/611,277 = 611,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,151x = 611,277 × 611,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,151x = 373,659,570,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,659,570,729/395,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945,612.11
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