Finding the Third Proportional to 386,370 and 568,381.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,370 and 568,381.50 is: 836,135.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,370 : 568,381.50 = 568,381.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,370/568,381.50 = 568,381.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,370x = 568,381.50 × 568,381.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,370x = 323,057,529,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,057,529,542.25/386,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,135.13
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