Finding the Third Proportional to 423,202 and 574,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,202 and 574,113 is: 778,837.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,202 : 574,113 = 574,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,202/574,113 = 574,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,202x = 574,113 × 574,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,202x = 329,605,736,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,605,736,769/423,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,837.85
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