Finding the Third Proportional to 396,487.13 and 592,998.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,487.13 and 592,998.75 is: 886,907.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,487.13 : 592,998.75 = 592,998.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,487.13/592,998.75 = 592,998.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,487.13x = 592,998.75 × 592,998.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,487.13x = 351,647,517,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,647,517,501.56/396,487.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,907.78
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