Finding the Third Proportional to 380,377 and 588,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,377 and 588,673 is: 911,032.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,377 : 588,673 = 588,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,377/588,673 = 588,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,377x = 588,673 × 588,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,377x = 346,535,900,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,535,900,929/380,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,032.74
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