Finding the Third Proportional to 398,868 and 598,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,868 and 598,579 is: 898,284.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,868 : 598,579 = 598,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,868/598,579 = 598,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,868x = 598,579 × 598,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,868x = 358,296,819,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,296,819,241/398,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,284.19
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