Finding the Third Proportional to 395,142 and 564,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,142 and 564,649 is: 806,870.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,142 : 564,649 = 564,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,142/564,649 = 564,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,142x = 564,649 × 564,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,142x = 318,828,493,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,828,493,201/395,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,870.68
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