Finding the Third Proportional to 422,604 and 575,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,604 and 575,586 is: 783,947.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,604 : 575,586 = 575,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,604/575,586 = 575,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,604x = 575,586 × 575,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,604x = 331,299,243,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,299,243,396/422,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,947.25
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