Finding the Third Proportional to 395,640 and 584,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,640 and 584,766 is: 864,299.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,640 : 584,766 = 584,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,640/584,766 = 584,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,640x = 584,766 × 584,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,640x = 341,951,274,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,951,274,756/395,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,299.05
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