Finding the Third Proportional to 371,748 and 590,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,748 and 590,778 is: 938,858.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,748 : 590,778 = 590,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,748/590,778 = 590,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,748x = 590,778 × 590,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,748x = 349,018,645,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,018,645,284/371,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,858.17
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