Finding the Third Proportional to 395,788 and 593,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,788 and 593,682 is: 890,523
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,788 : 593,682 = 593,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,788/593,682 = 593,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,788x = 593,682 × 593,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,788x = 352,458,317,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,458,317,124/395,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,523
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