Finding the Third Proportional to 406,545.75 and 595,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,545.75 and 595,237.50 is: 871,507.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,545.75 : 595,237.50 = 595,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,545.75/595,237.50 = 595,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,545.75x = 595,237.50 × 595,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,545.75x = 354,307,681,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,307,681,406.25/406,545.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,507.53
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