Finding the Third Proportional to 591,774 and 837,346.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,774 and 837,346.50 is: 1,184,825.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,774 : 837,346.50 = 837,346.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,774/837,346.50 = 837,346.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,774x = 837,346.50 × 837,346.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,774x = 701,149,161,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,149,161,062.25/591,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,825.90
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