Finding the Third Proportional to 396,720 and 595,959.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,720 and 595,959.75 is: 895,261.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,720 : 595,959.75 = 595,959.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,720/595,959.75 = 595,959.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,720x = 595,959.75 × 595,959.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,720x = 355,168,023,620.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,168,023,620.06/396,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,261.20
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