Finding the Third Proportional to 368,393 and 570,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,393 and 570,572 is: 883,709.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,393 : 570,572 = 570,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,393/570,572 = 570,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,393x = 570,572 × 570,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,393x = 325,552,407,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,552,407,184/368,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,709.54
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