Finding the Third Proportional to 386,997.75 and 569,121.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,997.75 and 569,121.19 is: 836,953.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,997.75 : 569,121.19 = 569,121.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,997.75/569,121.19 = 569,121.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,997.75x = 569,121.19 × 569,121.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,997.75x = 323,898,926,061.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,898,926,061.41/386,997.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,953.00
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