Finding the Third Proportional to 427,766 and 598,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,766 and 598,079 is: 836,201.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,766 : 598,079 = 598,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,766/598,079 = 598,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,766x = 598,079 × 598,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,766x = 357,698,490,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,698,490,241/427,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,201.31
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