Finding the Third Proportional to 365,481 and 583,213.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,481 and 583,213.50 is: 930,658.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,481 : 583,213.50 = 583,213.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,481/583,213.50 = 583,213.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,481x = 583,213.50 × 583,213.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,481x = 340,137,986,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,137,986,582.25/365,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,658.47
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