Finding the Third Proportional to 390,454 and 590,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,454 and 590,598 is: 893,334.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,454 : 590,598 = 590,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,454/590,598 = 590,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,454x = 590,598 × 590,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,454x = 348,805,997,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,805,997,604/390,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,334.42
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