Finding the Third Proportional to 379,160 and 569,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,160 and 569,712 is: 856,028.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,160 : 569,712 = 569,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,160/569,712 = 569,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,160x = 569,712 × 569,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,160x = 324,571,762,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,571,762,944/379,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,028.49
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