Finding the Third Proportional to 423,373 and 583,219.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,373 and 583,219.50 is: 803,416.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,373 : 583,219.50 = 583,219.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,373/583,219.50 = 583,219.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,373x = 583,219.50 × 583,219.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,373x = 340,144,985,180.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,144,985,180.25/423,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,416.81
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