Finding the Third Proportional to 377,556 and 571,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,556 and 571,170 is: 864,070.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,556 : 571,170 = 571,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,556/571,170 = 571,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,556x = 571,170 × 571,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,556x = 326,235,168,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,235,168,900/377,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,070.94
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