Finding the Third Proportional to 381,055 and 584,758.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,055 and 584,758.50 is: 897,357.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,055 : 584,758.50 = 584,758.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,055/584,758.50 = 584,758.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,055x = 584,758.50 × 584,758.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,055x = 341,942,503,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,942,503,322.25/381,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,357.35
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