Finding the Third Proportional to 390,565.50 and 592,408.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,565.50 and 592,408.50 is: 898,563.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,565.50 : 592,408.50 = 592,408.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,565.50/592,408.50 = 592,408.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,565.50x = 592,408.50 × 592,408.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,565.50x = 350,947,830,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,947,830,872.25/390,565.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,563.32
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