Finding the Third Proportional to 405,420 and 570,271.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,420 and 570,271.50 is: 802,154.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,420 : 570,271.50 = 570,271.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,420/570,271.50 = 570,271.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,420x = 570,271.50 × 570,271.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,420x = 325,209,583,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,209,583,712.25/405,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,154.76
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