Finding the Third Proportional to 385,042 and 598,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,042 and 598,507 is: 930,315.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,042 : 598,507 = 598,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,042/598,507 = 598,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,042x = 598,507 × 598,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,042x = 358,210,629,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,210,629,049/385,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,315.73
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