Finding the Third Proportional to 424,057.50 and 594,312.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,057.50 and 594,312.75 is: 832,923.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,057.50 : 594,312.75 = 594,312.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,057.50/594,312.75 = 594,312.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,057.50x = 594,312.75 × 594,312.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,057.50x = 353,207,644,812.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,207,644,812.56/424,057.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,923.94
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