Finding the Third Proportional to 396,114 and 592,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,114 and 592,653 is: 886,708.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,114 : 592,653 = 592,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,114/592,653 = 592,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,114x = 592,653 × 592,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,114x = 351,237,578,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,237,578,409/396,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,708.32
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