Finding the Third Proportional to 391,870 and 586,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,870 and 586,286 is: 877,156.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,870 : 586,286 = 586,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,870/586,286 = 586,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,870x = 586,286 × 586,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,870x = 343,731,273,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,731,273,796/391,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,156.39
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