Finding the Third Proportional to 396,785 and 567,176.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,785 and 567,176.50 is: 810,739.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,785 : 567,176.50 = 567,176.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,785/567,176.50 = 567,176.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,785x = 567,176.50 × 567,176.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,785x = 321,689,182,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,689,182,152.25/396,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,739.27
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