Finding the Third Proportional to 385,032 and 592,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,032 and 592,584 is: 912,017.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,032 : 592,584 = 592,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,032/592,584 = 592,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,032x = 592,584 × 592,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,032x = 351,155,797,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,155,797,056/385,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,017.18
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