Finding the Third Proportional to 398,979 and 583,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,979 and 583,605 is: 853,665.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,979 : 583,605 = 583,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,979/583,605 = 583,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,979x = 583,605 × 583,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,979x = 340,594,796,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,594,796,025/398,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,665.97
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