Finding the Third Proportional to 375,574.50 and 582,430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,574.50 and 582,430.50 is: 903,217.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,574.50 : 582,430.50 = 582,430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,574.50/582,430.50 = 582,430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,574.50x = 582,430.50 × 582,430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,574.50x = 339,225,287,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,225,287,330.25/375,574.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,217.04
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