Finding the Third Proportional to 393,772 and 590,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,772 and 590,530 is: 885,603.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,772 : 590,530 = 590,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,772/590,530 = 590,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,772x = 590,530 × 590,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,772x = 348,725,680,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,725,680,900/393,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,603.04
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