Finding the Third Proportional to 399,904 and 613,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,904 and 613,219 is: 940,319.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,904 : 613,219 = 613,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,904/613,219 = 613,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,904x = 613,219 × 613,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,904x = 376,037,541,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,037,541,961/399,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,319.53
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