Finding the Third Proportional to 379,394 and 568,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,394 and 568,101 is: 850,669.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,394 : 568,101 = 568,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,394/568,101 = 568,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,394x = 568,101 × 568,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,394x = 322,738,746,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,738,746,201/379,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,669.08
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