Finding the Third Proportional to 407,031 and 598,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,031 and 598,360 is: 879,625.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,031 : 598,360 = 598,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,031/598,360 = 598,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,031x = 598,360 × 598,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,031x = 358,034,689,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,034,689,600/407,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,625.11
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