Finding the Third Proportional to 387,042 and 586,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,042 and 586,395 is: 888,428.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,042 : 586,395 = 586,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,042/586,395 = 586,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,042x = 586,395 × 586,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,042x = 343,859,096,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,859,096,025/387,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,428.38
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