Finding the Third Proportional to 379,352 and 587,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,352 and 587,349 is: 909,389.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,352 : 587,349 = 587,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,352/587,349 = 587,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,352x = 587,349 × 587,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,352x = 344,978,847,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,978,847,801/379,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,389.82
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