Finding the Third Proportional to 406,218 and 567,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,218 and 567,900 is: 793,934.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,218 : 567,900 = 567,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,218/567,900 = 567,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,218x = 567,900 × 567,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,218x = 322,510,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,510,410,000/406,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,934.32
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