Finding the Third Proportional to 389,064 and 583,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,064 and 583,599 is: 875,403.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,064 : 583,599 = 583,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,064/583,599 = 583,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,064x = 583,599 × 583,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,064x = 340,587,792,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,587,792,801/389,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,403.00
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