Finding the Third Proportional to 364,040 and 569,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,040 and 569,829 is: 891,948.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,040 : 569,829 = 569,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,040/569,829 = 569,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,040x = 569,829 × 569,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,040x = 324,705,089,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,705,089,241/364,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,948.93
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