Finding the Third Proportional to 376,042.50 and 575,979.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,042.50 and 575,979.75 is: 882,221.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,042.50 : 575,979.75 = 575,979.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,042.50/575,979.75 = 575,979.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,042.50x = 575,979.75 × 575,979.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,042.50x = 331,752,672,410.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,752,672,410.06/376,042.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,221.22
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