Finding the Third Proportional to 384,632 and 597,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,632 and 597,108 is: 926,958.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,632 : 597,108 = 597,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,632/597,108 = 597,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,632x = 597,108 × 597,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,632x = 356,537,963,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,537,963,664/384,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,958.66
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