Finding the Third Proportional to 415,290 and 593,866.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,290 and 593,866.50 is: 849,231.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,290 : 593,866.50 = 593,866.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,290/593,866.50 = 593,866.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,290x = 593,866.50 × 593,866.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,290x = 352,677,419,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,677,419,822.25/415,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,231.67
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