Finding the Third Proportional to 386,961 and 586,282.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,961 and 586,282.50 is: 888,273.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,961 : 586,282.50 = 586,282.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,961/586,282.50 = 586,282.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,961x = 586,282.50 × 586,282.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,961x = 343,727,169,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,727,169,806.25/386,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,273.42
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