Finding the Third Proportional to 378,567 and 586,075.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,567 and 586,075.50 is: 907,328.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,567 : 586,075.50 = 586,075.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,567/586,075.50 = 586,075.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,567x = 586,075.50 × 586,075.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,567x = 343,484,491,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,484,491,700.25/378,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,328.14
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