Finding the Third Proportional to 396,609 and 773,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,609 and 773,292 is: 1,507,733.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,609 : 773,292 = 773,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,609/773,292 = 773,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,609x = 773,292 × 773,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,609x = 597,980,517,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,980,517,264/396,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,733.10
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