Finding the Third Proportional to 392,904 and 592,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,904 and 592,650 is: 893,943.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,904 : 592,650 = 592,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,904/592,650 = 592,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,904x = 592,650 × 592,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,904x = 351,234,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,234,022,500/392,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,943.62
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