Finding the Third Proportional to 379,312 and 569,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,312 and 569,976 is: 856,478.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,312 : 569,976 = 569,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,312/569,976 = 569,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,312x = 569,976 × 569,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,312x = 324,872,640,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,872,640,576/379,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,478.68
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