Finding the Third Proportional to 371,568 and 569,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,568 and 569,344 is: 872,391.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,568 : 569,344 = 569,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,568/569,344 = 569,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,568x = 569,344 × 569,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,568x = 324,152,590,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,152,590,336/371,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,391.03
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