Finding the Third Proportional to 374,146 and 570,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,146 and 570,559 is: 870,081.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,146 : 570,559 = 570,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,146/570,559 = 570,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,146x = 570,559 × 570,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,146x = 325,537,572,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,537,572,481/374,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,081.66
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