Finding the Third Proportional to 591,192 and 917,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,192 and 917,149.50 is: 1,422,825.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,192 : 917,149.50 = 917,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,192/917,149.50 = 917,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,192x = 917,149.50 × 917,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,192x = 841,163,205,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,163,205,350.25/591,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,825.76
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