Finding the Third Proportional to 379,715.50 and 534,044.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,715.50 and 534,044.50 is: 751,097.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,715.50 : 534,044.50 = 534,044.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,715.50/534,044.50 = 534,044.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,715.50x = 534,044.50 × 534,044.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,715.50x = 285,203,527,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,203,527,980.25/379,715.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,097.94
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