Finding the Third Proportional to 368,779 and 569,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,779 and 569,549 is: 879,621.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,779 : 569,549 = 569,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,779/569,549 = 569,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,779x = 569,549 × 569,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,779x = 324,386,063,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,386,063,401/368,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,621.84
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