Finding the Third Proportional to 382,639.50 and 597,219.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,639.50 and 597,219.75 is: 932,134.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,639.50 : 597,219.75 = 597,219.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,639.50/597,219.75 = 597,219.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,639.50x = 597,219.75 × 597,219.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,639.50x = 356,671,429,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,671,429,790.06/382,639.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,134.37
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