Finding the Third Proportional to 441,704 and 588,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 441,704 and 588,492 is: 784,060.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,704 : 588,492 = 588,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,704/588,492 = 588,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,704x = 588,492 × 588,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,704x = 346,322,834,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,322,834,064/441,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,060.90
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