Finding the Third Proportional to 590,400 and 939,901.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,400 and 939,901.50 is: 1,496,298.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,400 : 939,901.50 = 939,901.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,400/939,901.50 = 939,901.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,400x = 939,901.50 × 939,901.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,400x = 883,414,829,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,414,829,702.25/590,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,298.83
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