Finding the Third Proportional to 407,023 and 598,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,023 and 598,341 is: 879,586.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,023 : 598,341 = 598,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,023/598,341 = 598,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,023x = 598,341 × 598,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,023x = 358,011,952,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,011,952,281/407,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,586.54
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