Finding the Third Proportional to 398,561 and 592,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,561 and 592,195 is: 879,902.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,561 : 592,195 = 592,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,561/592,195 = 592,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,561x = 592,195 × 592,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,561x = 350,694,918,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,694,918,025/398,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,902.75
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