Finding the Third Proportional to 368,806 and 569,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,806 and 569,585 is: 879,668.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,806 : 569,585 = 569,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,806/569,585 = 569,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,806x = 569,585 × 569,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,806x = 324,427,072,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,427,072,225/368,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,668.64
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