Finding the Third Proportional to 405,746 and 593,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,746 and 593,595 is: 868,412.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,746 : 593,595 = 593,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,746/593,595 = 593,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,746x = 593,595 × 593,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,746x = 352,355,024,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,355,024,025/405,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,412.81
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