Finding the Third Proportional to 369,128 and 578,295.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,128 and 578,295.50 is: 905,988.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,128 : 578,295.50 = 578,295.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,128/578,295.50 = 578,295.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,128x = 578,295.50 × 578,295.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,128x = 334,425,685,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,425,685,320.25/369,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,988.40
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