Finding the Third Proportional to 405,728 and 593,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,728 and 593,568 is: 868,372.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,728 : 593,568 = 593,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,728/593,568 = 593,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,728x = 593,568 × 593,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,728x = 352,322,970,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,322,970,624/405,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,372.33
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