Finding the Third Proportional to 396,611 and 595,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,611 and 595,795 is: 895,012.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,611 : 595,795 = 595,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,611/595,795 = 595,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,611x = 595,795 × 595,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,611x = 354,971,682,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,971,682,025/396,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,012.20
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