Finding the Third Proportional to 404,684.44 and 593,903.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,684.44 and 593,903.81 is: 871,596.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,684.44 : 593,903.81 = 593,903.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,684.44/593,903.81 = 593,903.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,684.44x = 593,903.81 × 593,903.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,684.44x = 352,721,738,502.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,721,738,502.04/404,684.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,596.99
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