Finding the Third Proportional to 406,467 and 571,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,467 and 571,887 is: 804,628.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,467 : 571,887 = 571,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,467/571,887 = 571,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,467x = 571,887 × 571,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,467x = 327,054,740,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,054,740,769/406,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,628.03
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