Finding the Third Proportional to 382,738.50 and 563,034.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,738.50 and 563,034.75 is: 828,262.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,738.50 : 563,034.75 = 563,034.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,738.50/563,034.75 = 563,034.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,738.50x = 563,034.75 × 563,034.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,738.50x = 317,008,129,707.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,008,129,707.56/382,738.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,262.98
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