Finding the Third Proportional to 402,281 and 596,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,281 and 596,457 is: 884,359.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,281 : 596,457 = 596,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,281/596,457 = 596,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,281x = 596,457 × 596,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,281x = 355,760,952,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,760,952,849/402,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,359.32
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