Finding the Third Proportional to 378,001.50 and 584,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,001.50 and 584,865 is: 904,935.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,001.50 : 584,865 = 584,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,001.50/584,865 = 584,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,001.50x = 584,865 × 584,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,001.50x = 342,067,068,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,067,068,225/378,001.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,935.74
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