Finding the Third Proportional to 415,881 and 594,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,881 and 594,729 is: 850,489.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,881 : 594,729 = 594,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,881/594,729 = 594,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,881x = 594,729 × 594,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,881x = 353,702,583,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,702,583,441/415,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,489.88
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