Finding the Third Proportional to 423,314 and 576,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,314 and 576,475 is: 785,051.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,314 : 576,475 = 576,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,314/576,475 = 576,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,314x = 576,475 × 576,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,314x = 332,323,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,323,425,625/423,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,051.82
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