Finding the Third Proportional to 385,046 and 598,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,046 and 598,513 is: 930,324.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,046 : 598,513 = 598,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,046/598,513 = 598,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,046x = 598,513 × 598,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,046x = 358,217,811,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,217,811,169/385,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,324.72
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