Finding the Third Proportional to 379,554 and 571,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,554 and 571,830 is: 861,509.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,554 : 571,830 = 571,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,554/571,830 = 571,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,554x = 571,830 × 571,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,554x = 326,989,548,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,989,548,900/379,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,509.95
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