Finding the Third Proportional to 367,872 and 569,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,872 and 569,826 is: 882,648.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,872 : 569,826 = 569,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,872/569,826 = 569,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,872x = 569,826 × 569,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,872x = 324,701,670,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,701,670,276/367,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,648.50
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