Finding the Third Proportional to 433,424 and 575,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,424 and 575,261 is: 763,513.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,424 : 575,261 = 575,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,424/575,261 = 575,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,424x = 575,261 × 575,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,424x = 330,925,218,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,925,218,121/433,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,513.83
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