Finding the Third Proportional to 438,318 and 593,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,318 and 593,973 is: 804,904.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,318 : 593,973 = 593,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,318/593,973 = 593,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,318x = 593,973 × 593,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,318x = 352,803,924,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,803,924,729/438,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,904.03
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