Finding the Third Proportional to 369,466 and 595,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,466 and 595,000 is: 958,207.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,466 : 595,000 = 595,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,466/595,000 = 595,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,466x = 595,000 × 595,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,466x = 354,025,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,025,000,000/369,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,207.25
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