Finding the Third Proportional to 393,912 and 590,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,912 and 590,719 is: 885,855.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,912 : 590,719 = 590,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,912/590,719 = 590,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,912x = 590,719 × 590,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,912x = 348,948,936,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,948,936,961/393,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,855.06
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