Finding the Third Proportional to 376,653 and 587,821.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,653 and 587,821.50 is: 917,380.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,653 : 587,821.50 = 587,821.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,653/587,821.50 = 587,821.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,653x = 587,821.50 × 587,821.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,653x = 345,534,115,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,534,115,862.25/376,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,380.50
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