Finding the Third Proportional to 600,745 and 839,881.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,745 and 839,881.50 is: 1,174,210.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,745 : 839,881.50 = 839,881.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,745/839,881.50 = 839,881.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,745x = 839,881.50 × 839,881.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,745x = 705,400,934,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,400,934,042.25/600,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,210.25
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