Finding the Third Proportional to 504,565.88 and 840,911.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,565.88 and 840,911.63 is: 1,401,466.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,565.88 : 840,911.63 = 840,911.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,565.88/840,911.63 = 840,911.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,565.88x = 840,911.63 × 840,911.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,565.88x = 707,132,361,060.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,132,361,060.14/504,565.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,466.88
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