Finding the Third Proportional to 394,851 and 595,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,851 and 595,830 is: 899,107.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,851 : 595,830 = 595,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,851/595,830 = 595,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,851x = 595,830 × 595,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,851x = 355,013,388,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,013,388,900/394,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,107.23
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