Finding the Third Proportional to 391,675.50 and 586,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,675.50 and 586,026 is: 876,813.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,675.50 : 586,026 = 586,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,675.50/586,026 = 586,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,675.50x = 586,026 × 586,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,675.50x = 343,426,472,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,426,472,676/391,675.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,813.77
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