Finding the Third Proportional to 402,247.13 and 596,413.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,247.13 and 596,413.13 is: 884,303.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,247.13 : 596,413.13 = 596,413.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,247.13/596,413.13 = 596,413.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,247.13x = 596,413.13 × 596,413.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,247.13x = 355,708,615,672.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,708,615,672.27/402,247.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,303.69
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