Finding the Third Proportional to 373,416 and 593,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,416 and 593,712 is: 943,971.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,416 : 593,712 = 593,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,416/593,712 = 593,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,416x = 593,712 × 593,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,416x = 352,493,938,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,493,938,944/373,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,971.17
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