Finding the Third Proportional to 379,134 and 569,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,134 and 569,646 is: 855,888.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,134 : 569,646 = 569,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,134/569,646 = 569,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,134x = 569,646 × 569,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,134x = 324,496,565,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,496,565,316/379,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,888.86
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