Finding the Third Proportional to 394,527.75 and 577,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,527.75 and 577,026 is: 843,943.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,527.75 : 577,026 = 577,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,527.75/577,026 = 577,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,527.75x = 577,026 × 577,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,527.75x = 332,959,004,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,959,004,676/394,527.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,943.18
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