Finding the Third Proportional to 385,866 and 597,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,866 and 597,411 is: 924,932.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,866 : 597,411 = 597,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,866/597,411 = 597,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,866x = 597,411 × 597,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,866x = 356,899,902,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,899,902,921/385,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,932.24
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