Finding the Third Proportional to 394,249 and 599,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,249 and 599,165 is: 910,588.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,249 : 599,165 = 599,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,249/599,165 = 599,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,249x = 599,165 × 599,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,249x = 358,998,697,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,998,697,225/394,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,588.73
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