Finding the Third Proportional to 445,513 and 590,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,513 and 590,755 is: 783,347.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,513 : 590,755 = 590,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,513/590,755 = 590,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,513x = 590,755 × 590,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,513x = 348,991,470,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,991,470,025/445,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,347.44
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