Finding the Third Proportional to 389,372 and 569,275.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,372 and 569,275.50 is: 832,300.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,372 : 569,275.50 = 569,275.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,372/569,275.50 = 569,275.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,372x = 569,275.50 × 569,275.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,372x = 324,074,594,900.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,074,594,900.25/389,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,300.72
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