Finding the Third Proportional to 406,541.50 and 595,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,541.50 and 595,232 is: 871,500.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,541.50 : 595,232 = 595,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,541.50/595,232 = 595,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,541.50x = 595,232 × 595,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,541.50x = 354,301,133,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,301,133,824/406,541.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,500.53
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