Finding the Third Proportional to 368,361 and 570,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,361 and 570,024 is: 882,089.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,361 : 570,024 = 570,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,361/570,024 = 570,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,361x = 570,024 × 570,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,361x = 324,927,360,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,927,360,576/368,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,089.47
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