Finding the Third Proportional to 378,537.50 and 581,837.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,537.50 and 581,837.75 is: 894,323.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,537.50 : 581,837.75 = 581,837.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,537.50/581,837.75 = 581,837.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,537.50x = 581,837.75 × 581,837.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,537.50x = 338,535,167,325.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,535,167,325.06/378,537.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,323.99
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