Finding the Third Proportional to 378,394 and 569,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,394 and 569,180 is: 856,160.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,394 : 569,180 = 569,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,394/569,180 = 569,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,394x = 569,180 × 569,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,394x = 323,965,872,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,965,872,400/378,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,160.17
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