Finding the Third Proportional to 374,796 and 596,094.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,796 and 596,094.75 is: 948,059.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,796 : 596,094.75 = 596,094.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,796/596,094.75 = 596,094.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,796x = 596,094.75 × 596,094.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,796x = 355,328,950,977.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,328,950,977.56/374,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,059.61
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