Finding the Third Proportional to 382,785.75 and 565,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,785.75 and 565,449.75 is: 835,280.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,785.75 : 565,449.75 = 565,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,785.75/565,449.75 = 565,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,785.75x = 565,449.75 × 565,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,785.75x = 319,733,419,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,733,419,775.06/382,785.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,280.36
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