Finding the Third Proportional to 370,406 and 570,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,406 and 570,993 is: 880,204.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,406 : 570,993 = 570,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,406/570,993 = 570,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,406x = 570,993 × 570,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,406x = 326,033,006,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,033,006,049/370,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,204.44
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