Finding the Third Proportional to 369,703 and 595,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,703 and 595,217 is: 958,291.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,703 : 595,217 = 595,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,703/595,217 = 595,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,703x = 595,217 × 595,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,703x = 354,283,277,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,283,277,089/369,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,291.59
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