Finding the Third Proportional to 381,379.13 and 517,955.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,379.13 and 517,955.63 is: 703,441.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,379.13 : 517,955.63 = 517,955.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,379.13/517,955.63 = 517,955.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,379.13x = 517,955.63 × 517,955.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,379.13x = 268,278,029,469.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,278,029,469.14/381,379.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,441.83
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