Finding the Third Proportional to 406,232 and 593,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,232 and 593,652 is: 867,540.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,232 : 593,652 = 593,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,232/593,652 = 593,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,232x = 593,652 × 593,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,232x = 352,422,697,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,422,697,104/406,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,540.46
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