Finding the Third Proportional to 597,885 and 907,897.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,885 and 907,897.50 is: 1,378,656.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,885 : 907,897.50 = 907,897.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,885/907,897.50 = 907,897.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,885x = 907,897.50 × 907,897.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,885x = 824,277,870,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 824,277,870,506.25/597,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,656.21
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