Finding the Third Proportional to 369,604 and 572,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,604 and 572,070 is: 885,445.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,604 : 572,070 = 572,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,604/572,070 = 572,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,604x = 572,070 × 572,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,604x = 327,264,084,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,264,084,900/369,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,445.19
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