Finding the Third Proportional to 588,731.63 and 933,762.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,731.63 and 933,762.94 is: 1,481,002.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,731.63 : 933,762.94 = 933,762.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,731.63/933,762.94 = 933,762.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,731.63x = 933,762.94 × 933,762.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,731.63x = 871,913,223,448.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,913,223,448.63/588,731.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,002.87
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