Finding the Third Proportional to 403,196 and 595,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,196 and 595,598 is: 879,812.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,196 : 595,598 = 595,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,196/595,598 = 595,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,196x = 595,598 × 595,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,196x = 354,736,977,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,736,977,604/403,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,812.74
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