Finding the Third Proportional to 408,024 and 573,567.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,024 and 573,567.75 is: 806,276.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,024 : 573,567.75 = 573,567.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,024/573,567.75 = 573,567.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,024x = 573,567.75 × 573,567.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,024x = 328,979,963,840.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,979,963,840.06/408,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,276.01
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