Finding the Third Proportional to 415,980 and 594,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,980 and 594,446 is: 849,478.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,980 : 594,446 = 594,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,980/594,446 = 594,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,980x = 594,446 × 594,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,980x = 353,366,046,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,366,046,916/415,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,478.45
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