Finding the Third Proportional to 412,604 and 556,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,604 and 556,698 is: 751,114.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,604 : 556,698 = 556,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,604/556,698 = 556,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,604x = 556,698 × 556,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,604x = 309,912,663,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,912,663,204/412,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,114.05
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