Finding the Third Proportional to 595,089 and 789,385.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,089 and 789,385.50 is: 1,047,119.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,089 : 789,385.50 = 789,385.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,089/789,385.50 = 789,385.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,089x = 789,385.50 × 789,385.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,089x = 623,129,467,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,129,467,610.25/595,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,119.79
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