Finding the Third Proportional to 385,234 and 592,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,234 and 592,886 is: 912,468.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,234 : 592,886 = 592,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,234/592,886 = 592,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,234x = 592,886 × 592,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,234x = 351,513,808,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,513,808,996/385,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,468.29
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