Finding the Third Proportional to 386,144 and 590,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,144 and 590,704 is: 903,629.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,144 : 590,704 = 590,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,144/590,704 = 590,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,144x = 590,704 × 590,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,144x = 348,931,215,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,931,215,616/386,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,629.77
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