Finding the Third Proportional to 383,376 and 588,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,376 and 588,460 is: 903,252.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,376 : 588,460 = 588,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,376/588,460 = 588,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,376x = 588,460 × 588,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,376x = 346,285,171,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,285,171,600/383,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,252.09
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