Finding the Third Proportional to 399,228 and 619,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,228 and 619,341 is: 960,812.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,228 : 619,341 = 619,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,228/619,341 = 619,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,228x = 619,341 × 619,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,228x = 383,583,274,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,583,274,281/399,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,812.55
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