Finding the Third Proportional to 379,204 and 571,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,204 and 571,212 is: 860,442.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,204 : 571,212 = 571,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,204/571,212 = 571,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,204x = 571,212 × 571,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,204x = 326,283,148,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,283,148,944/379,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,442.27
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