Finding the Third Proportional to 436,974 and 590,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,974 and 590,385 is: 797,654.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,974 : 590,385 = 590,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,974/590,385 = 590,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,974x = 590,385 × 590,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,974x = 348,554,448,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,554,448,225/436,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,654.89
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