Finding the Third Proportional to 381,382.50 and 517,966.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,382.50 and 517,966.50 is: 703,465.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,382.50 : 517,966.50 = 517,966.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,382.50/517,966.50 = 517,966.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,382.50x = 517,966.50 × 517,966.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,382.50x = 268,289,295,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,289,295,122.25/381,382.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,465.14
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