Finding the Third Proportional to 372,762 and 592,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,762 and 592,839 is: 942,848.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,762 : 592,839 = 592,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,762/592,839 = 592,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,762x = 592,839 × 592,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,762x = 351,458,079,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,458,079,921/372,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,848.47
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