Finding the Third Proportional to 393,130.50 and 589,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,130.50 and 589,077 is: 882,688.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,130.50 : 589,077 = 589,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,130.50/589,077 = 589,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,130.50x = 589,077 × 589,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,130.50x = 347,011,711,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,011,711,929/393,130.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,688.35
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