Finding the Third Proportional to 504,607 and 596,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,607 and 596,767 is: 705,758.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,607 : 596,767 = 596,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,607/596,767 = 596,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,607x = 596,767 × 596,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,607x = 356,130,852,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,130,852,289/504,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,758.84
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