Finding the Third Proportional to 385,026 and 592,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,026 and 592,575 is: 912,003.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,026 : 592,575 = 592,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,026/592,575 = 592,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,026x = 592,575 × 592,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,026x = 351,145,130,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,145,130,625/385,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,003.68
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