Finding the Third Proportional to 436,995.75 and 590,418.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,995.75 and 590,418.75 is: 797,706.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,995.75 : 590,418.75 = 590,418.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,995.75/590,418.75 = 590,418.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,995.75x = 590,418.75 × 590,418.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,995.75x = 348,594,300,351.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,594,300,351.56/436,995.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,706.39
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