Finding the Third Proportional to 385,231.50 and 598,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,231.50 and 598,833 is: 930,871.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,231.50 : 598,833 = 598,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,231.50/598,833 = 598,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,231.50x = 598,833 × 598,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,231.50x = 358,600,961,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,600,961,889/385,231.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,871.34
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