Finding the Third Proportional to 378,738 and 589,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,738 and 589,131 is: 916,399.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,738 : 589,131 = 589,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,738/589,131 = 589,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,738x = 589,131 × 589,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,738x = 347,075,335,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,075,335,161/378,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,399.56
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