Finding the Third Proportional to 593,920 and 956,249.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,920 and 956,249.50 is: 1,539,623.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,920 : 956,249.50 = 956,249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,920/956,249.50 = 956,249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,920x = 956,249.50 × 956,249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,920x = 914,413,106,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,413,106,250.25/593,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,539,623.36
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