Finding the Third Proportional to 390,210 and 583,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,210 and 583,651 is: 872,987.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,210 : 583,651 = 583,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,210/583,651 = 583,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,210x = 583,651 × 583,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,210x = 340,648,489,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,648,489,801/390,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,987.60
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