Finding the Third Proportional to 395,316 and 591,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,316 and 591,894 is: 886,223.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,316 : 591,894 = 591,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,316/591,894 = 591,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,316x = 591,894 × 591,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,316x = 350,338,507,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,338,507,236/395,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,223.95
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