Finding the Third Proportional to 371,812 and 590,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,812 and 590,928 is: 939,173.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,812 : 590,928 = 590,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,812/590,928 = 590,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,812x = 590,928 × 590,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,812x = 349,195,901,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,195,901,184/371,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,173.30
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