Finding the Third Proportional to 424,341 and 576,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,341 and 576,635 is: 783,586.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,341 : 576,635 = 576,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,341/576,635 = 576,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,341x = 576,635 × 576,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,341x = 332,507,923,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,507,923,225/424,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,586.60
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