Finding the Third Proportional to 419,327 and 558,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,327 and 558,669 is: 744,314.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,327 : 558,669 = 558,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,327/558,669 = 558,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,327x = 558,669 × 558,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,327x = 312,111,051,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,111,051,561/419,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,314.23
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