Finding the Third Proportional to 397,359 and 594,474.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,359 and 594,474.75 is: 889,372.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,359 : 594,474.75 = 594,474.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,359/594,474.75 = 594,474.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,359x = 594,474.75 × 594,474.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,359x = 353,400,228,387.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,400,228,387.56/397,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,372.65
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