Finding the Third Proportional to 394,930 and 595,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,930 and 595,881 is: 899,081.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,930 : 595,881 = 595,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,930/595,881 = 595,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,930x = 595,881 × 595,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,930x = 355,074,166,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,074,166,161/394,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,081.27
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