Finding the Third Proportional to 386,362 and 591,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,362 and 591,019 is: 904,083.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,362 : 591,019 = 591,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,362/591,019 = 591,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,362x = 591,019 × 591,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,362x = 349,303,458,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,303,458,361/386,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,083.37
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