Finding the Third Proportional to 374,805 and 596,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,805 and 596,099 is: 948,050.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,805 : 596,099 = 596,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,805/596,099 = 596,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,805x = 596,099 × 596,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,805x = 355,334,017,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,334,017,801/374,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,050.37
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