Finding the Third Proportional to 379,363.75 and 571,551.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,363.75 and 571,551.63 is: 861,102.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,363.75 : 571,551.63 = 571,551.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,363.75/571,551.63 = 571,551.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,363.75x = 571,551.63 × 571,551.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,363.75x = 326,671,260,040.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,671,260,040.14/379,363.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,102.99
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