Finding the Third Proportional to 599,910 and 843,730.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,910 and 843,730.50 is: 1,186,646.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,910 : 843,730.50 = 843,730.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,910/843,730.50 = 843,730.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,910x = 843,730.50 × 843,730.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,910x = 711,881,156,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,881,156,630.25/599,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,646.59
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