Finding the Third Proportional to 414,388 and 584,907.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,388 and 584,907.50 is: 825,595.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,388 : 584,907.50 = 584,907.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,388/584,907.50 = 584,907.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,388x = 584,907.50 × 584,907.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,388x = 342,116,783,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,116,783,556.25/414,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,595.30
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