Finding the Third Proportional to 589,950 and 895,799.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,950 and 895,799.25 is: 1,360,210.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,950 : 895,799.25 = 895,799.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,950/895,799.25 = 895,799.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,950x = 895,799.25 × 895,799.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,950x = 802,456,296,300.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,456,296,300.56/589,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,210.69
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