Finding the Third Proportional to 368,832 and 569,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,832 and 569,622 is: 879,720.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,832 : 569,622 = 569,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,832/569,622 = 569,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,832x = 569,622 × 569,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,832x = 324,469,222,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,469,222,884/368,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,720.91
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