Finding the Third Proportional to 396,842.63 and 565,494.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,842.63 and 565,494.75 is: 805,821.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,842.63 : 565,494.75 = 565,494.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,842.63/565,494.75 = 565,494.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,842.63x = 565,494.75 × 565,494.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,842.63x = 319,784,312,277.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,784,312,277.56/396,842.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,821.48
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