Finding the Third Proportional to 379,805.63 and 587,903.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,805.63 and 587,903.63 is: 910,019.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,805.63 : 587,903.63 = 587,903.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,805.63/587,903.63 = 587,903.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,805.63x = 587,903.63 × 587,903.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,805.63x = 345,630,672,288.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,630,672,288.14/379,805.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,019.89
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