Finding the Third Proportional to 395,460 and 612,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,460 and 612,850 is: 949,742.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,460 : 612,850 = 612,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,460/612,850 = 612,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,460x = 612,850 × 612,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,460x = 375,585,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,585,122,500/395,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,742.38
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