Finding the Third Proportional to 393,783 and 594,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,783 and 594,279 is: 896,858.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,783 : 594,279 = 594,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,783/594,279 = 594,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,783x = 594,279 × 594,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,783x = 353,167,529,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,167,529,841/393,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,858.24
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