Finding the Third Proportional to 595,394 and 859,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,394 and 859,107 is: 1,239,624.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,394 : 859,107 = 859,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,394/859,107 = 859,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,394x = 859,107 × 859,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,394x = 738,064,837,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,064,837,449/595,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,624.24
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