Finding the Third Proportional to 379,187 and 571,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,187 and 571,185 is: 860,399.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,187 : 571,185 = 571,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,187/571,185 = 571,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,187x = 571,185 × 571,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,187x = 326,252,304,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,252,304,225/379,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,399.50
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