Finding the Third Proportional to 419,326 and 558,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,326 and 558,675 is: 744,331.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,326 : 558,675 = 558,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,326/558,675 = 558,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,326x = 558,675 × 558,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,326x = 312,117,755,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,117,755,625/419,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,331.99
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