Finding the Third Proportional to 592,129.50 and 1,396,872.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,129.50 and 1,396,872.75 is: 3,295,315.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,129.50 : 1,396,872.75 = 1,396,872.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,129.50/1,396,872.75 = 1,396,872.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,129.50x = 1,396,872.75 × 1,396,872.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,129.50x = 1,951,253,479,692.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,951,253,479,692.56/592,129.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,295,315.43
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