Finding the Third Proportional to 392,433.75 and 588,651.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,433.75 and 588,651.75 is: 882,979.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,433.75 : 588,651.75 = 588,651.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,433.75/588,651.75 = 588,651.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,433.75x = 588,651.75 × 588,651.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,433.75x = 346,510,882,778.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,510,882,778.06/392,433.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,979.31
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