Finding the Third Proportional to 384,099 and 593,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,099 and 593,472 is: 916,974.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,099 : 593,472 = 593,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,099/593,472 = 593,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,099x = 593,472 × 593,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,099x = 352,209,014,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,209,014,784/384,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,974.57
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