Finding the Third Proportional to 338,987.44 and 512,854.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,987.44 and 512,854.88 is: 775,899.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,987.44 : 512,854.88 = 512,854.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,987.44/512,854.88 = 512,854.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,987.44x = 512,854.88 × 512,854.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,987.44x = 263,020,122,811.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,020,122,811.27/338,987.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,899.32
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