Finding the Third Proportional to 432,588 and 578,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,588 and 578,651 is: 774,032.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,588 : 578,651 = 578,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,588/578,651 = 578,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,588x = 578,651 × 578,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,588x = 334,836,979,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,836,979,801/432,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,032.06
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