Finding the Third Proportional to 378,411 and 569,212.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,411 and 569,212.50 is: 856,219.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,411 : 569,212.50 = 569,212.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,411/569,212.50 = 569,212.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,411x = 569,212.50 × 569,212.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,411x = 324,002,870,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,002,870,156.25/378,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,219.48
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