Finding the Third Proportional to 390,413.67 and 590,541.26
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,413.67 and 590,541.26 is: 893,255.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,413.67 : 590,541.26 = 590,541.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,413.67/590,541.26 = 590,541.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,413.67x = 590,541.26 × 590,541.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,413.67x = 348,738,977,178.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,738,977,178.77/390,413.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,255.03
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