Finding the Third Proportional to 407,883 and 573,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,883 and 573,366 is: 805,987.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,883 : 573,366 = 573,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,883/573,366 = 573,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,883x = 573,366 × 573,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,883x = 328,748,569,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,748,569,956/407,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,987.43
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