Finding the Third Proportional to 383,196 and 588,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,196 and 588,186 is: 902,835.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,196 : 588,186 = 588,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,196/588,186 = 588,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,196x = 588,186 × 588,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,196x = 345,962,770,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,962,770,596/383,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,835.03
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