Finding the Third Proportional to 394,680 and 595,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,680 and 595,572 is: 898,717.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,680 : 595,572 = 595,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,680/595,572 = 595,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,680x = 595,572 × 595,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,680x = 354,706,007,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,706,007,184/394,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,717.97
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