Finding the Third Proportional to 403,540 and 565,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,540 and 565,549 is: 792,599.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,540 : 565,549 = 565,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,540/565,549 = 565,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,540x = 565,549 × 565,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,540x = 319,845,671,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,845,671,401/403,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,599.67
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