Finding the Third Proportional to 396,436 and 565,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,436 and 565,129 is: 805,604.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,436 : 565,129 = 565,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,436/565,129 = 565,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,436x = 565,129 × 565,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,436x = 319,370,786,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,370,786,641/396,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,604.91
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