Finding the Third Proportional to 391,041 and 590,712.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,041 and 590,712.75 is: 892,340.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,041 : 590,712.75 = 590,712.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,041/590,712.75 = 590,712.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,041x = 590,712.75 × 590,712.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,041x = 348,941,553,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,941,553,012.56/391,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,340.07
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