Finding the Third Proportional to 423,376 and 583,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,376 and 583,224 is: 803,423.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,376 : 583,224 = 583,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,376/583,224 = 583,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,376x = 583,224 × 583,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,376x = 340,150,234,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,150,234,176/423,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,423.52
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