Finding the Third Proportional to 377,370 and 570,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,370 and 570,924 is: 863,752.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,370 : 570,924 = 570,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,370/570,924 = 570,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,370x = 570,924 × 570,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,370x = 325,954,213,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,954,213,776/377,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,752.32
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