Finding the Third Proportional to 589,134.75 and 900,828.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,134.75 and 900,828.75 is: 1,377,430.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,134.75 : 900,828.75 = 900,828.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,134.75/900,828.75 = 900,828.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,134.75x = 900,828.75 × 900,828.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,134.75x = 811,492,436,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,492,436,826.56/589,134.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,430.95
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