Finding the Third Proportional to 382,953 and 536,637.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,953 and 536,637.75 is: 751,998.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,953 : 536,637.75 = 536,637.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,953/536,637.75 = 536,637.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,953x = 536,637.75 × 536,637.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,953x = 287,980,074,725.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,980,074,725.06/382,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,998.48
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