Finding the Third Proportional to 364,078 and 569,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,078 and 569,878 is: 892,009.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,078 : 569,878 = 569,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,078/569,878 = 569,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,078x = 569,878 × 569,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,078x = 324,760,934,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,760,934,884/364,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,009.23
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