Finding the Third Proportional to 395,240.50 and 591,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,240.50 and 591,776 is: 886,039.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,240.50 : 591,776 = 591,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,240.50/591,776 = 591,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,240.50x = 591,776 × 591,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,240.50x = 350,198,834,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,198,834,176/395,240.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,039.85
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