Finding the Third Proportional to 377,263.13 and 588,857.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,263.13 and 588,857.81 is: 919,129.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,263.13 : 588,857.81 = 588,857.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,263.13/588,857.81 = 588,857.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,263.13x = 588,857.81 × 588,857.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,263.13x = 346,753,523,342.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,753,523,342.29/377,263.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,129.12
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