Finding the Third Proportional to 415,974 and 594,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,974 and 594,864 is: 850,685.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,974 : 594,864 = 594,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,974/594,864 = 594,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,974x = 594,864 × 594,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,974x = 353,863,178,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,863,178,496/415,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,685.81
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