Finding the Third Proportional to 438,326 and 593,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,326 and 593,984 is: 804,919.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,326 : 593,984 = 593,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,326/593,984 = 593,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,326x = 593,984 × 593,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,326x = 352,816,992,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,816,992,256/438,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,919.15
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