Finding the Third Proportional to 577,827.42 and 898,211.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,827.42 and 898,211.53 is: 1,396,236.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,827.42 : 898,211.53 = 898,211.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,827.42/898,211.53 = 898,211.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,827.42x = 898,211.53 × 898,211.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,827.42x = 806,783,954,870.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,783,954,870.47/577,827.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,236.88
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