Finding the Third Proportional to 396,324 and 594,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,324 and 594,567 is: 891,972.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,324 : 594,567 = 594,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,324/594,567 = 594,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,324x = 594,567 × 594,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,324x = 353,509,917,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,509,917,489/396,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,972.02
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