Finding the Third Proportional to 379,619 and 571,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,619 and 571,913 is: 861,612.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,619 : 571,913 = 571,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,619/571,913 = 571,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,619x = 571,913 × 571,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,619x = 327,084,479,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,084,479,569/379,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,612.51
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