Finding the Third Proportional to 391,302 and 595,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,302 and 595,176 is: 905,271.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,302 : 595,176 = 595,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,302/595,176 = 595,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,302x = 595,176 × 595,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,302x = 354,234,470,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,234,470,976/391,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,271.30
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