Finding the Third Proportional to 406,955 and 598,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,955 and 598,667 is: 880,692.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,955 : 598,667 = 598,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,955/598,667 = 598,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,955x = 598,667 × 598,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,955x = 358,402,176,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,402,176,889/406,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,692.40
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