Finding the Third Proportional to 419,305 and 558,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,305 and 558,650 is: 744,302.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,305 : 558,650 = 558,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,305/558,650 = 558,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,305x = 558,650 × 558,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,305x = 312,089,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,089,822,500/419,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,302.65
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