Finding the Third Proportional to 378,409.50 and 569,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,409.50 and 569,209 is: 856,212.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,409.50 : 569,209 = 569,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,409.50/569,209 = 569,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,409.50x = 569,209 × 569,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,409.50x = 323,998,885,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,998,885,681/378,409.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,212.35
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