Finding the Third Proportional to 396,668 and 595,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,668 and 595,868 is: 895,102.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,668 : 595,868 = 595,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,668/595,868 = 595,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,668x = 595,868 × 595,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,668x = 355,058,673,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,058,673,424/396,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,102.89
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