Finding the Third Proportional to 378,444 and 569,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,444 and 569,247 is: 856,248.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,444 : 569,247 = 569,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,444/569,247 = 569,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,444x = 569,247 × 569,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,444x = 324,042,147,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,042,147,009/378,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,248.60
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