Finding the Third Proportional to 424,382 and 576,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,382 and 576,699 is: 783,684.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,382 : 576,699 = 576,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,382/576,699 = 576,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,382x = 576,699 × 576,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,382x = 332,581,736,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,581,736,601/424,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,684.83
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