Finding the Third Proportional to 367,789 and 569,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,789 and 569,726 is: 882,537.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,789 : 569,726 = 569,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,789/569,726 = 569,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,789x = 569,726 × 569,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,789x = 324,587,715,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,587,715,076/367,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,537.85
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