Finding the Third Proportional to 364,052 and 569,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,052 and 569,842 is: 891,960.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,052 : 569,842 = 569,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,052/569,842 = 569,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,052x = 569,842 × 569,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,052x = 324,719,904,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,719,904,964/364,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,960.23
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