Finding the Third Proportional to 370,524 and 590,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,524 and 590,052 is: 939,645.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,524 : 590,052 = 590,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,524/590,052 = 590,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,524x = 590,052 × 590,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,524x = 348,161,362,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,161,362,704/370,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,645.91
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