Finding the Third Proportional to 390,474 and 590,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,474 and 590,625 is: 893,370.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,474 : 590,625 = 590,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,474/590,625 = 590,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,474x = 590,625 × 590,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,474x = 348,837,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,837,890,625/390,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,370.34
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