Finding the Third Proportional to 394,767 and 599,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,767 and 599,535 is: 910,517.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,767 : 599,535 = 599,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,767/599,535 = 599,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,767x = 599,535 × 599,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,767x = 359,442,216,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,442,216,225/394,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,517.38
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