Finding the Third Proportional to 422,612 and 575,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,612 and 575,598 is: 783,965.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,612 : 575,598 = 575,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,612/575,598 = 575,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,612x = 575,598 × 575,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,612x = 331,313,057,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,313,057,604/422,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,965.10
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