Finding the Third Proportional to 373,392 and 593,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,392 and 593,676 is: 943,917.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,392 : 593,676 = 593,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,392/593,676 = 593,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,392x = 593,676 × 593,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,392x = 352,451,192,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,451,192,976/373,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,917.37
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