Finding the Third Proportional to 395,784 and 593,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,784 and 593,676 is: 890,514
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,784 : 593,676 = 593,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,784/593,676 = 593,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,784x = 593,676 × 593,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,784x = 352,451,192,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,451,192,976/395,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,514
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