Finding the Third Proportional to 364,143 and 569,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,143 and 569,983 is: 892,178.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,143 : 569,983 = 569,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,143/569,983 = 569,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,143x = 569,983 × 569,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,143x = 324,880,620,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,880,620,289/364,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,178.68
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