Finding the Third Proportional to 380,884 and 557,305.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,884 and 557,305.50 is: 815,443.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,884 : 557,305.50 = 557,305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,884/557,305.50 = 557,305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,884x = 557,305.50 × 557,305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,884x = 310,589,420,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,589,420,330.25/380,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,443.60
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