Finding the Third Proportional to 377,280 and 570,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,280 and 570,792 is: 863,558.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,280 : 570,792 = 570,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,280/570,792 = 570,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,280x = 570,792 × 570,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,280x = 325,803,507,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,803,507,264/377,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,558.91
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