Finding the Third Proportional to 392,101.50 and 580,864.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,101.50 and 580,864.50 is: 860,500.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,101.50 : 580,864.50 = 580,864.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,101.50/580,864.50 = 580,864.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,101.50x = 580,864.50 × 580,864.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,101.50x = 337,403,567,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,403,567,360.25/392,101.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,500.58
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