Finding the Third Proportional to 407,106 and 562,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,106 and 562,545 is: 777,332.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,106 : 562,545 = 562,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,106/562,545 = 562,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,106x = 562,545 × 562,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,106x = 316,456,877,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,456,877,025/407,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,332.87
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