Finding the Third Proportional to 406,028 and 567,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,028 and 567,651 is: 793,609.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,028 : 567,651 = 567,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,028/567,651 = 567,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,028x = 567,651 × 567,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,028x = 322,227,657,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,227,657,801/406,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,609.45
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