Finding the Third Proportional to 423,298 and 564,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,298 and 564,313 is: 752,304.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,298 : 564,313 = 564,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,298/564,313 = 564,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,298x = 564,313 × 564,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,298x = 318,449,161,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,449,161,969/423,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,304.91
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