Finding the Third Proportional to 597,384 and 946,390.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,384 and 946,390.50 is: 1,499,295.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,384 : 946,390.50 = 946,390.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,384/946,390.50 = 946,390.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,384x = 946,390.50 × 946,390.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,384x = 895,654,978,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,654,978,490.25/597,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,295.22
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