Finding the Third Proportional to 396,808 and 596,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,808 and 596,116 is: 895,532.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,808 : 596,116 = 596,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,808/596,116 = 596,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,808x = 596,116 × 596,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,808x = 355,354,285,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,354,285,456/396,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,532.06
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