Finding the Third Proportional to 393,486 and 590,233.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,486 and 590,233.50 is: 885,357.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,486 : 590,233.50 = 590,233.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,486/590,233.50 = 590,233.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,486x = 590,233.50 × 590,233.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,486x = 348,375,584,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,375,584,522.25/393,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,357.00
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