Finding the Third Proportional to 588,834 and 933,936.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,834 and 933,936.75 is: 1,481,296.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,834 : 933,936.75 = 933,936.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,834/933,936.75 = 933,936.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,834x = 933,936.75 × 933,936.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,834x = 872,237,853,000.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,237,853,000.56/588,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,296.69
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