Finding the Third Proportional to 419,307 and 558,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,307 and 558,651 is: 744,301.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,307 : 558,651 = 558,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,307/558,651 = 558,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,307x = 558,651 × 558,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,307x = 312,090,939,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,090,939,801/419,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,301.76
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