Finding the Third Proportional to 416,676 and 589,981.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,676 and 589,981.50 is: 835,368.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,676 : 589,981.50 = 589,981.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,676/589,981.50 = 589,981.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,676x = 589,981.50 × 589,981.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,676x = 348,078,170,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,078,170,342.25/416,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,368.90
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