Finding the Third Proportional to 424,248 and 594,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,248 and 594,660 is: 833,523.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,248 : 594,660 = 594,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,248/594,660 = 594,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,248x = 594,660 × 594,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,248x = 353,620,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,620,515,600/424,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,523.12
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