Finding the Third Proportional to 379,810 and 587,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,810 and 587,910 is: 910,029.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,810 : 587,910 = 587,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,810/587,910 = 587,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,810x = 587,910 × 587,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,810x = 345,638,168,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,638,168,100/379,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,029.14
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