Finding the Third Proportional to 396,425 and 565,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,425 and 565,113 is: 805,581.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,425 : 565,113 = 565,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,425/565,113 = 565,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,425x = 565,113 × 565,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,425x = 319,352,702,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,352,702,769/396,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,581.64
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