Finding the Third Proportional to 405,288 and 592,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,288 and 592,299 is: 865,602.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,288 : 592,299 = 592,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,288/592,299 = 592,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,288x = 592,299 × 592,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,288x = 350,818,105,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,818,105,401/405,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,602.00
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