Finding the Third Proportional to 362,984.63 and 563,891.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,984.63 and 563,891.63 is: 875,997.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,984.63 : 563,891.63 = 563,891.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,984.63/563,891.63 = 563,891.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,984.63x = 563,891.63 × 563,891.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,984.63x = 317,973,764,745.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,973,764,745.14/362,984.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,997.89
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