Finding the Third Proportional to 589,014.50 and 888,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,014.50 and 888,431.50 is: 1,340,052.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,014.50 : 888,431.50 = 888,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,014.50/888,431.50 = 888,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,014.50x = 888,431.50 × 888,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,014.50x = 789,310,530,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,310,530,192.25/589,014.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,052.80
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