Finding the Third Proportional to 397,518 and 594,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,518 and 594,703 is: 889,699.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,518 : 594,703 = 594,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,518/594,703 = 594,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,518x = 594,703 × 594,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,518x = 353,671,658,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,671,658,209/397,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,699.73
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