Finding the Third Proportional to 438,432 and 594,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,432 and 594,141 is: 805,150.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,432 : 594,141 = 594,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,432/594,141 = 594,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,432x = 594,141 × 594,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,432x = 353,003,527,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,003,527,881/438,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,150.01
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