Finding the Third Proportional to 388,727.75 and 595,470.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,727.75 and 595,470.75 is: 912,169.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,727.75 : 595,470.75 = 595,470.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,727.75/595,470.75 = 595,470.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,727.75x = 595,470.75 × 595,470.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,727.75x = 354,585,414,105.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,585,414,105.56/388,727.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,169.03
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