Finding the Third Proportional to 372,571 and 590,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,571 and 590,921 is: 937,237.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,571 : 590,921 = 590,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,571/590,921 = 590,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,571x = 590,921 × 590,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,571x = 349,187,628,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,187,628,241/372,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,237.81
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