Finding the Third Proportional to 378,414 and 569,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,414 and 569,217 is: 856,226.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,414 : 569,217 = 569,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,414/569,217 = 569,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,414x = 569,217 × 569,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,414x = 324,007,993,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,007,993,089/378,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,226.23
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