Finding the Third Proportional to 406,101.75 and 595,299.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,101.75 and 595,299.75 is: 872,642.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,101.75 : 595,299.75 = 595,299.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,101.75/595,299.75 = 595,299.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,101.75x = 595,299.75 × 595,299.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,101.75x = 354,381,792,350.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,381,792,350.06/406,101.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,642.86
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