Finding the Third Proportional to 396,117 and 596,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,117 and 596,075 is: 896,970.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,117 : 596,075 = 596,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,117/596,075 = 596,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,117x = 596,075 × 596,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,117x = 355,305,405,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,305,405,625/396,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,970.86
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