Finding the Third Proportional to 408,084 and 573,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,084 and 573,656 is: 806,405.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,084 : 573,656 = 573,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,084/573,656 = 573,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,084x = 573,656 × 573,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,084x = 329,081,206,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,081,206,336/408,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,405.56
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