Finding the Third Proportional to 598,729.50 and 929,625.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,729.50 and 929,625.75 is: 1,443,396.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,729.50 : 929,625.75 = 929,625.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,729.50/929,625.75 = 929,625.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,729.50x = 929,625.75 × 929,625.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,729.50x = 864,204,035,063.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,204,035,063.06/598,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,396.45
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