Finding the Third Proportional to 588,343.50 and 880,206.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,343.50 and 880,206.75 is: 1,316,856.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,343.50 : 880,206.75 = 880,206.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,343.50/880,206.75 = 880,206.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,343.50x = 880,206.75 × 880,206.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,343.50x = 774,763,922,745.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,763,922,745.56/588,343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,856.43
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