Finding the Third Proportional to 372,726 and 590,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,726 and 590,445 is: 935,339.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,726 : 590,445 = 590,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,726/590,445 = 590,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,726x = 590,445 × 590,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,726x = 348,625,298,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,625,298,025/372,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,339.36
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