Finding the Third Proportional to 374,528.25 and 586,893.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,528.25 and 586,893.75 is: 919,675.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,528.25 : 586,893.75 = 586,893.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,528.25/586,893.75 = 586,893.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,528.25x = 586,893.75 × 586,893.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,528.25x = 344,444,273,789.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,444,273,789.06/374,528.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,675.01
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