Finding the Third Proportional to 373,590 and 583,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,590 and 583,713 is: 912,018.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,590 : 583,713 = 583,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,590/583,713 = 583,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,590x = 583,713 × 583,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,590x = 340,720,866,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,720,866,369/373,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,018.17
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