Finding the Third Proportional to 591,262 and 913,489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,262 and 913,489.50 is: 1,411,325.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,262 : 913,489.50 = 913,489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,262/913,489.50 = 913,489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,262x = 913,489.50 × 913,489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,262x = 834,463,066,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,463,066,610.25/591,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,325.38
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