Finding the Third Proportional to 383,622.75 and 580,765.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,622.75 and 580,765.50 is: 879,219.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,622.75 : 580,765.50 = 580,765.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,622.75/580,765.50 = 580,765.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,622.75x = 580,765.50 × 580,765.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,622.75x = 337,288,565,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,288,565,990.25/383,622.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,219.40
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