Finding the Third Proportional to 383,554.50 and 575,331.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,554.50 and 575,331.50 is: 862,996.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,554.50 : 575,331.50 = 575,331.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,554.50/575,331.50 = 575,331.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,554.50x = 575,331.50 × 575,331.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,554.50x = 331,006,334,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,006,334,892.25/383,554.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,996.88
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