Finding the Third Proportional to 396,524 and 614,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,524 and 614,199 is: 951,368.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,524 : 614,199 = 614,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,524/614,199 = 614,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,524x = 614,199 × 614,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,524x = 377,240,411,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,240,411,601/396,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,368.42
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