Finding the Third Proportional to 403,566 and 565,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,566 and 565,586 is: 792,652.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,566 : 565,586 = 565,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,566/565,586 = 565,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,566x = 565,586 × 565,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,566x = 319,887,523,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,887,523,396/403,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,652.31
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