Finding the Third Proportional to 406,096 and 595,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,096 and 595,288 is: 872,620.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,096 : 595,288 = 595,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,096/595,288 = 595,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,096x = 595,288 × 595,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,096x = 354,367,802,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,367,802,944/406,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,620.77
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