Finding the Third Proportional to 396,824 and 598,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,824 and 598,814 is: 903,620.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,824 : 598,814 = 598,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,824/598,814 = 598,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,824x = 598,814 × 598,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,824x = 358,578,206,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,578,206,596/396,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,620.26
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