Finding the Third Proportional to 419,258 and 592,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,258 and 592,659 is: 837,776.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,258 : 592,659 = 592,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,258/592,659 = 592,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,258x = 592,659 × 592,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,258x = 351,244,690,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,244,690,281/419,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,776.95
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