Finding the Third Proportional to 359,312 and 598,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,312 and 598,816 is: 997,964.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,312 : 598,816 = 598,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,312/598,816 = 598,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,312x = 598,816 × 598,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,312x = 358,580,601,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,580,601,856/359,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,964.45
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