Finding the Third Proportional to 396,800 and 567,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,800 and 567,201 is: 810,778.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,800 : 567,201 = 567,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,800/567,201 = 567,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,800x = 567,201 × 567,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,800x = 321,716,974,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,716,974,401/396,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,778.67
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