Finding the Third Proportional to 388,750.50 and 580,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,750.50 and 580,126.50 is: 865,714.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,750.50 : 580,126.50 = 580,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,750.50/580,126.50 = 580,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,750.50x = 580,126.50 × 580,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,750.50x = 336,546,756,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,546,756,002.25/388,750.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,714.01
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