Finding the Third Proportional to 405,472 and 584,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,472 and 584,069 is: 841,332.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,472 : 584,069 = 584,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,472/584,069 = 584,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,472x = 584,069 × 584,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,472x = 341,136,596,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,136,596,761/405,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,332.07
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