Finding the Third Proportional to 380,696 and 590,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,696 and 590,268 is: 915,208.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,696 : 590,268 = 590,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,696/590,268 = 590,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,696x = 590,268 × 590,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,696x = 348,416,311,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,416,311,824/380,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,208.75
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