Finding the Third Proportional to 379,591 and 582,073.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,591 and 582,073.75 is: 892,565.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,591 : 582,073.75 = 582,073.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,591/582,073.75 = 582,073.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,591x = 582,073.75 × 582,073.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,591x = 338,809,850,439.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,809,850,439.06/379,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,565.55
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