Finding the Third Proportional to 357,292 and 568,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,292 and 568,738 is: 905,318.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,292 : 568,738 = 568,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,292/568,738 = 568,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,292x = 568,738 × 568,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,292x = 323,462,912,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,462,912,644/357,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,318.09
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