Finding the Third Proportional to 382,461.75 and 562,558.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,461.75 and 562,558.50 is: 827,460.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,461.75 : 562,558.50 = 562,558.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,461.75/562,558.50 = 562,558.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,461.75x = 562,558.50 × 562,558.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,461.75x = 316,472,065,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,472,065,922.25/382,461.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,460.70
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