Finding the Third Proportional to 373,744.13 and 579,813.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,744.13 and 579,813.19 is: 899,501.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,744.13 : 579,813.19 = 579,813.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,744.13/579,813.19 = 579,813.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,744.13x = 579,813.19 × 579,813.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,744.13x = 336,183,332,398.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,183,332,398.91/373,744.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,501.32
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