Finding the Third Proportional to 595,227 and 898,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,227 and 898,207.50 is: 1,355,410.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,227 : 898,207.50 = 898,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,227/898,207.50 = 898,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,227x = 898,207.50 × 898,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,227x = 806,776,713,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,776,713,056.25/595,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,410.14
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