Finding the Third Proportional to 380,318 and 569,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,318 and 569,292 is: 852,164.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,318 : 569,292 = 569,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,318/569,292 = 569,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,318x = 569,292 × 569,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,318x = 324,093,381,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,093,381,264/380,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,164.19
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