Finding the Third Proportional to 408,082 and 573,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,082 and 573,653 is: 806,401.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,082 : 573,653 = 573,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,082/573,653 = 573,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,082x = 573,653 × 573,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,082x = 329,077,764,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,077,764,409/408,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,401.08
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