Finding the Third Proportional to 402,832 and 564,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,832 and 564,698 is: 791,605.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,832 : 564,698 = 564,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,832/564,698 = 564,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,832x = 564,698 × 564,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,832x = 318,883,831,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,883,831,204/402,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,605.01
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