Finding the Third Proportional to 403,528 and 565,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,528 and 565,532 is: 792,575.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,528 : 565,532 = 565,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,528/565,532 = 565,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,528x = 565,532 × 565,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,528x = 319,826,443,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,826,443,024/403,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,575.59
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