Finding the Third Proportional to 388,923 and 583,750.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,923 and 583,750.50 is: 876,175.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,923 : 583,750.50 = 583,750.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,923/583,750.50 = 583,750.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,923x = 583,750.50 × 583,750.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,923x = 340,764,646,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,764,646,250.25/388,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,175.09
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