Finding the Third Proportional to 393,177 and 593,014.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,177 and 593,014.50 is: 894,422.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,177 : 593,014.50 = 593,014.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,177/593,014.50 = 593,014.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,177x = 593,014.50 × 593,014.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,177x = 351,666,197,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,666,197,210.25/393,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,422.10
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