Finding the Third Proportional to 429,063.75 and 582,723.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,063.75 and 582,723.75 is: 791,413.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,063.75 : 582,723.75 = 582,723.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,063.75/582,723.75 = 582,723.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,063.75x = 582,723.75 × 582,723.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,063.75x = 339,566,968,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,566,968,814.06/429,063.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,413.79
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