Finding the Third Proportional to 368,785 and 569,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,785 and 569,556 is: 879,629.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,785 : 569,556 = 569,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,785/569,556 = 569,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,785x = 569,556 × 569,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,785x = 324,394,037,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,394,037,136/368,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,629.15
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