Finding the Third Proportional to 379,973.25 and 592,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,973.25 and 592,965 is: 925,348.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,973.25 : 592,965 = 592,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,973.25/592,965 = 592,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,973.25x = 592,965 × 592,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,973.25x = 351,607,491,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,607,491,225/379,973.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,348.01
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