Finding the Third Proportional to 373,118 and 591,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,118 and 591,769 is: 938,551.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,118 : 591,769 = 591,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,118/591,769 = 591,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,118x = 591,769 × 591,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,118x = 350,190,549,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,190,549,361/373,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,551.74
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