Finding the Third Proportional to 407,711 and 599,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,711 and 599,583 is: 881,751.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,711 : 599,583 = 599,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,711/599,583 = 599,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,711x = 599,583 × 599,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,711x = 359,499,773,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,499,773,889/407,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,751.47
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