Finding the Third Proportional to 380,379 and 588,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,379 and 588,676 is: 911,037.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,379 : 588,676 = 588,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,379/588,676 = 588,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,379x = 588,676 × 588,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,379x = 346,539,432,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,539,432,976/380,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,037.24
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