Finding the Third Proportional to 416,298 and 594,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,298 and 594,878 is: 850,063.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,298 : 594,878 = 594,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,298/594,878 = 594,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,298x = 594,878 × 594,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,298x = 353,879,834,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,879,834,884/416,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,063.74
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