Finding the Third Proportional to 383,591.50 and 567,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,591.50 and 567,953 is: 840,922.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,591.50 : 567,953 = 567,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,591.50/567,953 = 567,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,591.50x = 567,953 × 567,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,591.50x = 322,570,610,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,570,610,209/383,591.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,922.21
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