Finding the Third Proportional to 362,360 and 598,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,360 and 598,892 is: 989,821.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,360 : 598,892 = 598,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,360/598,892 = 598,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,360x = 598,892 × 598,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,360x = 358,671,627,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,671,627,664/362,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,821.25
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