Finding the Third Proportional to 403,464 and 593,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,464 and 593,514 is: 873,086.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,464 : 593,514 = 593,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,464/593,514 = 593,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,464x = 593,514 × 593,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,464x = 352,258,868,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,258,868,196/403,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,086.24
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