Finding the Third Proportional to 379,976 and 592,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,976 and 592,969 is: 925,353.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,976 : 592,969 = 592,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,976/592,969 = 592,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,976x = 592,969 × 592,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,976x = 351,612,234,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,612,234,961/379,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,353.80
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