Finding the Third Proportional to 395,576 and 612,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,576 and 612,136 is: 947,252.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,576 : 612,136 = 612,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,576/612,136 = 612,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,576x = 612,136 × 612,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,576x = 374,710,482,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,710,482,496/395,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,252.82
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