Finding the Third Proportional to 590,512.50 and 916,116.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,512.50 and 916,116.75 is: 1,421,256.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,512.50 : 916,116.75 = 916,116.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,512.50/916,116.75 = 916,116.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,512.50x = 916,116.75 × 916,116.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,512.50x = 839,269,899,630.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,269,899,630.56/590,512.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,256.79
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