Finding the Third Proportional to 402,252.75 and 596,418.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,252.75 and 596,418.75 is: 884,308.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,252.75 : 596,418.75 = 596,418.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,252.75/596,418.75 = 596,418.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,252.75x = 596,418.75 × 596,418.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,252.75x = 355,715,325,351.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,715,325,351.56/402,252.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884,308.00
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