Finding the Third Proportional to 386,069 and 586,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,069 and 586,975 is: 892,430.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,069 : 586,975 = 586,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,069/586,975 = 586,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,069x = 586,975 × 586,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,069x = 344,539,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,539,650,625/386,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,430.24
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