Finding the Third Proportional to 402,328 and 596,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,328 and 596,548 is: 884,525.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,328 : 596,548 = 596,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,328/596,548 = 596,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,328x = 596,548 × 596,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,328x = 355,869,516,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,869,516,304/402,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,525.85
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