Finding the Third Proportional to 589,698 and 806,953.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,698 and 806,953.50 is: 1,104,249.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,698 : 806,953.50 = 806,953.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,698/806,953.50 = 806,953.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,698x = 806,953.50 × 806,953.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,698x = 651,173,951,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,173,951,162.25/589,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,249.89
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