Finding the Third Proportional to 419,328 and 558,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 419,328 and 558,668 is: 744,309.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,328 : 558,668 = 558,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,328/558,668 = 558,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,328x = 558,668 × 558,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,328x = 312,109,934,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,109,934,224/419,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,309.79
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