Finding the Third Proportional to 364,043 and 569,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,043 and 569,831 is: 891,947.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,043 : 569,831 = 569,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,043/569,831 = 569,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,043x = 569,831 × 569,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,043x = 324,707,368,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,707,368,561/364,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,947.84
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