Finding the Third Proportional to 423,641 and 592,541.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,641 and 592,541.50 is: 828,780.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,641 : 592,541.50 = 592,541.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,641/592,541.50 = 592,541.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,641x = 592,541.50 × 592,541.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,641x = 351,105,429,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,105,429,222.25/423,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,780.57
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