Finding the Third Proportional to 369,602 and 572,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,602 and 572,067 is: 885,440.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,602 : 572,067 = 572,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,602/572,067 = 572,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,602x = 572,067 × 572,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,602x = 327,260,652,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,260,652,489/369,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,440.70
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