Finding the Third Proportional to 592,200 and 844,012.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,200 and 844,012.50 is: 1,202,899.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,200 : 844,012.50 = 844,012.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,200/844,012.50 = 844,012.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,200x = 844,012.50 × 844,012.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,200x = 712,357,100,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,357,100,156.25/592,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,899.53
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