Finding the Third Proportional to 586,799.44 and 852,519.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,799.44 and 852,519.94 is: 1,238,566.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,799.44 : 852,519.94 = 852,519.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,799.44/852,519.94 = 852,519.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,799.44x = 852,519.94 × 852,519.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,799.44x = 726,790,243,835.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,790,243,835.00/586,799.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,566.70
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