Finding the Third Proportional to 595,726.50 and 909,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,726.50 and 909,177 is: 1,387,554.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,726.50 : 909,177 = 909,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,726.50/909,177 = 909,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,726.50x = 909,177 × 909,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,726.50x = 826,602,817,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,602,817,329/595,726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,387,554.22
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