Finding the Third Proportional to 598,914 and 928,885.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,914 and 928,885.50 is: 1,440,654.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,914 : 928,885.50 = 928,885.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,914/928,885.50 = 928,885.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,914x = 928,885.50 × 928,885.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,914x = 862,828,272,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,828,272,110.25/598,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,654.71
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