Finding the Third Proportional to 384,648.75 and 998,529.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,648.75 and 998,529.19 is: 2,592,132.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,648.75 : 998,529.19 = 998,529.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,648.75/998,529.19 = 998,529.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,648.75x = 998,529.19 × 998,529.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,648.75x = 997,060,538,289.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,060,538,289.41/384,648.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,592,132.53
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