Finding the Third Proportional to 383,511 and 573,079.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,511 and 573,079.50 is: 856,351.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,511 : 573,079.50 = 573,079.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,511/573,079.50 = 573,079.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,511x = 573,079.50 × 573,079.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,511x = 328,420,113,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,420,113,320.25/383,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,351.22
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