Finding the Third Proportional to 384,086 and 596,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,086 and 596,758 is: 927,188.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,086 : 596,758 = 596,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,086/596,758 = 596,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,086x = 596,758 × 596,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,086x = 356,120,110,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,120,110,564/384,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,188.47
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