Finding the Third Proportional to 375,502 and 581,806.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,502 and 581,806.50 is: 901,456.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,502 : 581,806.50 = 581,806.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,502/581,806.50 = 581,806.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,502x = 581,806.50 × 581,806.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,502x = 338,498,803,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,498,803,442.25/375,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,456.73
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