Finding the Third Proportional to 589,072.50 and 906,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,072.50 and 906,777 is: 1,395,829.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,072.50 : 906,777 = 906,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,072.50/906,777 = 906,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,072.50x = 906,777 × 906,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,072.50x = 822,244,527,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,244,527,729/589,072.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,829.08
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