Finding the Third Proportional to 379,155 and 569,704.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,155 and 569,704.50 is: 856,017.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,155 : 569,704.50 = 569,704.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,155/569,704.50 = 569,704.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,155x = 569,704.50 × 569,704.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,155x = 324,563,217,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,563,217,320.25/379,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,017.24
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