Finding the Third Proportional to 393,768 and 582,349.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,768 and 582,349.50 is: 861,245.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,768 : 582,349.50 = 582,349.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,768/582,349.50 = 582,349.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,768x = 582,349.50 × 582,349.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,768x = 339,130,940,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,130,940,150.25/393,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,245.56
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