Finding the Third Proportional to 376,708 and 568,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,708 and 568,902 is: 859,152.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,708 : 568,902 = 568,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,708/568,902 = 568,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,708x = 568,902 × 568,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,708x = 323,649,485,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,649,485,604/376,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,152.14
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