Finding the Third Proportional to 396,909 and 596,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,909 and 596,258 is: 895,730.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,909 : 596,258 = 596,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,909/596,258 = 596,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,909x = 596,258 × 596,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,909x = 355,523,602,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,523,602,564/396,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,730.77
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