Finding the Third Proportional to 368,397 and 570,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,397 and 570,579 is: 883,721.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,397 : 570,579 = 570,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,397/570,579 = 570,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,397x = 570,579 × 570,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,397x = 325,560,395,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,560,395,241/368,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,721.62
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