Finding the Third Proportional to 393,644 and 590,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,644 and 590,363 is: 885,390.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,644 : 590,363 = 590,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,644/590,363 = 590,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,644x = 590,363 × 590,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,644x = 348,528,471,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,528,471,769/393,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,390.03
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