Finding the Third Proportional to 588,645 and 911,263.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,645 and 911,263.50 is: 1,410,699.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,645 : 911,263.50 = 911,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,645/911,263.50 = 911,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,645x = 911,263.50 × 911,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,645x = 830,401,166,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,401,166,432.25/588,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,699.43
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