Finding the Third Proportional to 591,727.50 and 961,363.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,727.50 and 961,363.13 is: 1,561,899.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,727.50 : 961,363.13 = 961,363.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,727.50/961,363.13 = 961,363.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,727.50x = 961,363.13 × 961,363.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,727.50x = 924,219,058,109.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,219,058,109.77/591,727.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,561,899.79
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