Finding the Third Proportional to 404,722 and 593,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,722 and 593,961 is: 871,683.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,722 : 593,961 = 593,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,722/593,961 = 593,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,722x = 593,961 × 593,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,722x = 352,789,669,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,789,669,521/404,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,683.94
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