Finding the Third Proportional to 598,179 and 853,192.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,179 and 853,192.50 is: 1,216,922.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,179 : 853,192.50 = 853,192.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,179/853,192.50 = 853,192.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,179x = 853,192.50 × 853,192.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,179x = 727,937,442,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,937,442,056.25/598,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,922.43
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