Finding the Third Proportional to 407,997 and 573,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,997 and 573,534 is: 806,234.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,997 : 573,534 = 573,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,997/573,534 = 573,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,997x = 573,534 × 573,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,997x = 328,941,249,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,941,249,156/407,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,234.48
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