Finding the Third Proportional to 396,913 and 596,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,913 and 596,264 is: 895,739.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,913 : 596,264 = 596,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,913/596,264 = 596,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,913x = 596,264 × 596,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,913x = 355,530,757,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,530,757,696/396,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895,739.77
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