Finding the Third Proportional to 355,785 and 569,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,785 and 569,046 is: 910,137.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,785 : 569,046 = 569,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,785/569,046 = 569,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,785x = 569,046 × 569,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,785x = 323,813,350,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,813,350,116/355,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,137.72
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