Finding the Third Proportional to 378,123 and 567,184.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,123 and 567,184.50 is: 850,776.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,123 : 567,184.50 = 567,184.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,123/567,184.50 = 567,184.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,123x = 567,184.50 × 567,184.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,123x = 321,698,257,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,698,257,040.25/378,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,776.75
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