Finding the Third Proportional to 421,913 and 563,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,913 and 563,601 is: 752,871.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,913 : 563,601 = 563,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,913/563,601 = 563,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,913x = 563,601 × 563,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,913x = 317,646,087,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,646,087,201/421,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,871.06
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