Finding the Third Proportional to 387,020 and 597,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,020 and 597,774 is: 923,295.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,020 : 597,774 = 597,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,020/597,774 = 597,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,020x = 597,774 × 597,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,020x = 357,333,755,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,333,755,076/387,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,295.32
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