Finding the Third Proportional to 396,683 and 595,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,683 and 595,889 is: 895,132.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,683 : 595,889 = 595,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,683/595,889 = 595,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,683x = 595,889 × 595,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,683x = 355,083,700,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,083,700,321/396,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,132.13
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