Finding the Third Proportional to 592,313 and 844,165.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,313 and 844,165.50 is: 1,203,106.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,313 : 844,165.50 = 844,165.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,313/844,165.50 = 844,165.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,313x = 844,165.50 × 844,165.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,313x = 712,615,391,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,615,391,390.25/592,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,106.11
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