Finding the Third Proportional to 395,872 and 611,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,872 and 611,592 is: 944,862.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,872 : 611,592 = 611,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,872/611,592 = 611,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,872x = 611,592 × 611,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,872x = 374,044,774,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,044,774,464/395,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 944,862.92
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