Finding the Third Proportional to 396,820 and 598,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,820 and 598,808 is: 903,611.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,820 : 598,808 = 598,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,820/598,808 = 598,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,820x = 598,808 × 598,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,820x = 358,571,020,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,571,020,864/396,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,611.26
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