Finding the Third Proportional to 590,424.19 and 939,939.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,424.19 and 939,939.19 is: 1,496,357.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,424.19 : 939,939.19 = 939,939.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,424.19/939,939.19 = 939,939.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,424.19x = 939,939.19 × 939,939.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,424.19x = 883,485,676,198.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,485,676,198.16/590,424.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,357.53
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