Finding the Third Proportional to 382,530 and 590,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,530 and 590,252 is: 910,771.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,530 : 590,252 = 590,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,530/590,252 = 590,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,530x = 590,252 × 590,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,530x = 348,397,423,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,397,423,504/382,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,771.50
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