Finding the Third Proportional to 420,176 and 566,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,176 and 566,109 is: 762,726.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,176 : 566,109 = 566,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,176/566,109 = 566,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,176x = 566,109 × 566,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,176x = 320,479,399,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,479,399,881/420,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,726.57
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