Finding the Third Proportional to 441,712 and 588,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 441,712 and 588,504 is: 784,078.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,712 : 588,504 = 588,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,712/588,504 = 588,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,712x = 588,504 × 588,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,712x = 346,336,958,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,336,958,016/441,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,078.67
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