Finding the Third Proportional to 378,726 and 569,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,726 and 569,070 is: 855,079.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,726 : 569,070 = 569,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,726/569,070 = 569,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,726x = 569,070 × 569,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,726x = 323,840,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,840,664,900/378,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,079.04
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