Finding the Third Proportional to 409,401 and 586,234.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,401 and 586,234.13 is: 839,447.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,401 : 586,234.13 = 586,234.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,401/586,234.13 = 586,234.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,401x = 586,234.13 × 586,234.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,401x = 343,670,449,314.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,670,449,314.52/409,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,447.02
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