Finding the Third Proportional to 375,304 and 581,995.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,304 and 581,995.50 is: 902,518.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,304 : 581,995.50 = 581,995.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,304/581,995.50 = 581,995.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,304x = 581,995.50 × 581,995.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,304x = 338,718,762,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,718,762,020.25/375,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,518.39
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