Finding the Third Proportional to 581,959.69 and 850,793.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,959.69 and 850,793.63 is: 1,243,814.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,959.69 : 850,793.63 = 850,793.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,959.69/850,793.63 = 850,793.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,959.69x = 850,793.63 × 850,793.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,959.69x = 723,849,792,340.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,849,792,340.64/581,959.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,814.32
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