Finding the Third Proportional to 435,913.50 and 588,772.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,913.50 and 588,772.50 is: 795,233.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,913.50 : 588,772.50 = 588,772.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,913.50/588,772.50 = 588,772.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,913.50x = 588,772.50 × 588,772.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,913.50x = 346,653,056,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,653,056,756.25/435,913.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,233.59
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