Finding the Third Proportional to 380,737.50 and 571,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,737.50 and 571,188 is: 856,904.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,737.50 : 571,188 = 571,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,737.50/571,188 = 571,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,737.50x = 571,188 × 571,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,737.50x = 326,255,731,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,255,731,344/380,737.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,904.64
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