Finding the Third Proportional to 402,302 and 596,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,302 and 596,486 is: 884,399.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,302 : 596,486 = 596,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,302/596,486 = 596,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,302x = 596,486 × 596,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,302x = 355,795,548,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,795,548,196/402,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,399.15
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