Finding the Third Proportional to 389,515 and 582,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,515 and 582,716 is: 871,745.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,515 : 582,716 = 582,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,515/582,716 = 582,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,515x = 582,716 × 582,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,515x = 339,557,936,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,557,936,656/389,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,745.47
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