Finding the Third Proportional to 395,250 and 591,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,250 and 591,788 is: 886,054.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,250 : 591,788 = 591,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,250/591,788 = 591,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,250x = 591,788 × 591,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,250x = 350,213,036,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,213,036,944/395,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,054.49
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