Finding the Third Proportional to 389,538 and 582,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,538 and 582,759 is: 871,822.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,538 : 582,759 = 582,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,538/582,759 = 582,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,538x = 582,759 × 582,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,538x = 339,608,052,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,608,052,081/389,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,822.65
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