Finding the Third Proportional to 301,698 and 595,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,698 and 595,782 is: 1,176,528.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,698 : 595,782 = 595,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,698/595,782 = 595,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,698x = 595,782 × 595,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,698x = 354,956,191,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,956,191,524/301,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,528.16
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