Finding the Third Proportional to 381,683.50 and 518,366.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,683.50 and 518,366.50 is: 703,996.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,683.50 : 518,366.50 = 518,366.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,683.50/518,366.50 = 518,366.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,683.50x = 518,366.50 × 518,366.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,683.50x = 268,703,828,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,703,828,322.25/381,683.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,996.45
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