Finding the Third Proportional to 348,583.50 and 573,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,583.50 and 573,966 is: 945,073.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,583.50 : 573,966 = 573,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,583.50/573,966 = 573,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,583.50x = 573,966 × 573,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,583.50x = 329,436,969,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,436,969,156/348,583.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 945,073.33
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