Finding the Third Proportional to 589,963.50 and 895,819.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,963.50 and 895,819.50 is: 1,360,241.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,963.50 : 895,819.50 = 895,819.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,963.50/895,819.50 = 895,819.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,963.50x = 895,819.50 × 895,819.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,963.50x = 802,492,576,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,492,576,580.25/589,963.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,241.06
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