Finding the Third Proportional to 380,526 and 585,094.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,526 and 585,094.50 is: 899,637.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,526 : 585,094.50 = 585,094.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,526/585,094.50 = 585,094.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,526x = 585,094.50 × 585,094.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,526x = 342,335,573,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,335,573,930.25/380,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,637.80
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