Finding the Third Proportional to 591,228 and 917,203.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,228 and 917,203.50 is: 1,422,906.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,228 : 917,203.50 = 917,203.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,228/917,203.50 = 917,203.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,228x = 917,203.50 × 917,203.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,228x = 841,262,260,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,262,260,412.25/591,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,906.66
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