Finding the Third Proportional to 396,618 and 595,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,618 and 595,803 is: 895,020.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,618 : 595,803 = 595,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,618/595,803 = 595,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,618x = 595,803 × 595,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,618x = 354,981,214,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,981,214,809/396,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,020.43
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