Finding the Third Proportional to 407,019 and 598,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,019 and 598,333 is: 879,571.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,019 : 598,333 = 598,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,019/598,333 = 598,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,019x = 598,333 × 598,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,019x = 358,002,378,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,002,378,889/407,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,571.66
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