Finding the Third Proportional to 386,372 and 591,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,372 and 591,030 is: 904,093.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,372 : 591,030 = 591,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,372/591,030 = 591,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,372x = 591,030 × 591,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,372x = 349,316,460,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,316,460,900/386,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,093.62
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