Finding the Third Proportional to 596,808 and 925,465.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,808 and 925,465.50 is: 1,435,112.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,808 : 925,465.50 = 925,465.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,808/925,465.50 = 925,465.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,808x = 925,465.50 × 925,465.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,808x = 856,486,391,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,486,391,690.25/596,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,112.12
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