Finding the Third Proportional to 600,432 and 913,021.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,432 and 913,021.50 is: 1,388,347.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,432 : 913,021.50 = 913,021.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,432/913,021.50 = 913,021.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,432x = 913,021.50 × 913,021.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,432x = 833,608,259,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,608,259,462.25/600,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,347.49
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