Finding the Third Proportional to 362,858.63 and 576,465.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,858.63 and 576,465.75 is: 915,818.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,858.63 : 576,465.75 = 576,465.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,858.63/576,465.75 = 576,465.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,858.63x = 576,465.75 × 576,465.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,858.63x = 332,312,760,923.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,312,760,923.06/362,858.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,818.83
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