Finding the Third Proportional to 385,342.50 and 593,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,342.50 and 593,019 is: 912,620.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,342.50 : 593,019 = 593,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,342.50/593,019 = 593,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,342.50x = 593,019 × 593,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,342.50x = 351,671,534,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,671,534,361/385,342.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,620.68
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