Finding the Third Proportional to 591,799.50 and 865,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,799.50 and 865,548 is: 1,265,924.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,799.50 : 865,548 = 865,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,799.50/865,548 = 865,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,799.50x = 865,548 × 865,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,799.50x = 749,173,340,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,173,340,304/591,799.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,924.25
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