Finding the Third Proportional to 393,140 and 589,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,140 and 589,093 is: 882,714.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,140 : 589,093 = 589,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,140/589,093 = 589,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,140x = 589,093 × 589,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,140x = 347,030,562,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,030,562,649/393,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,714.97
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