Finding the Third Proportional to 391,666 and 586,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,666 and 586,014 is: 876,799.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,666 : 586,014 = 586,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,666/586,014 = 586,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,666x = 586,014 × 586,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,666x = 343,412,408,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,412,408,196/391,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,799.13
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