Finding the Third Proportional to 427,657.88 and 597,891.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,657.88 and 597,891.75 is: 835,889.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,657.88 : 597,891.75 = 597,891.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,657.88/597,891.75 = 597,891.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,657.88x = 597,891.75 × 597,891.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,657.88x = 357,474,544,718.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,474,544,718.06/427,657.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,889.07
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