Finding the Third Proportional to 389,394 and 569,308.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,394 and 569,308.50 is: 832,350.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,394 : 569,308.50 = 569,308.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,394/569,308.50 = 569,308.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,394x = 569,308.50 × 569,308.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,394x = 324,112,168,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,112,168,172.25/389,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,350.19
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