Finding the Third Proportional to 369,722 and 570,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,722 and 570,887 is: 881,505.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,722 : 570,887 = 570,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,722/570,887 = 570,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,722x = 570,887 × 570,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,722x = 325,911,966,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,911,966,769/369,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,505.47
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