Finding the Third Proportional to 395,152 and 612,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,152 and 612,780 is: 950,265.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,152 : 612,780 = 612,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,152/612,780 = 612,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,152x = 612,780 × 612,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,152x = 375,499,328,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,499,328,400/395,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,265.54
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