Finding the Third Proportional to 589,056 and 906,748.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,056 and 906,748.50 is: 1,395,780.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,056 : 906,748.50 = 906,748.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,056/906,748.50 = 906,748.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,056x = 906,748.50 × 906,748.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,056x = 822,192,842,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,192,842,252.25/589,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,780.44
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