Finding the Third Proportional to 378,037.76 and 598,896.28
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,037.76 and 598,896.28 is: 948,785.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,037.76 : 598,896.28 = 598,896.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,037.76/598,896.28 = 598,896.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,037.76x = 598,896.28 × 598,896.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,037.76x = 358,676,755,695.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,676,755,695.08/378,037.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 948,785.53
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