Finding the Third Proportional to 423,886 and 594,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,886 and 594,075 is: 832,594.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,886 : 594,075 = 594,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,886/594,075 = 594,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,886x = 594,075 × 594,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,886x = 352,925,105,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,925,105,625/423,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,594.39
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