Finding the Third Proportional to 402,330 and 563,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,330 and 563,902 is: 790,359.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,330 : 563,902 = 563,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,330/563,902 = 563,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,330x = 563,902 × 563,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,330x = 317,985,465,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,985,465,604/402,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,359.82
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