Finding the Third Proportional to 380,476 and 589,950.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,476 and 589,950.50 is: 914,753.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,476 : 589,950.50 = 589,950.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,476/589,950.50 = 589,950.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,476x = 589,950.50 × 589,950.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,476x = 348,041,592,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,041,592,450.25/380,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914,753.08
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