Finding the Third Proportional to 392,423 and 591,510.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,423 and 591,510.50 is: 891,600.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,423 : 591,510.50 = 591,510.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,423/591,510.50 = 591,510.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,423x = 591,510.50 × 591,510.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,423x = 349,884,671,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,884,671,610.25/392,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,600.83
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