Finding the Third Proportional to 379,080 and 570,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,080 and 570,159 is: 857,553.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,080 : 570,159 = 570,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,080/570,159 = 570,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,080x = 570,159 × 570,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,080x = 325,081,285,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,081,285,281/379,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,553.25
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