Finding the Third Proportional to 380,446 and 569,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,446 and 569,479 is: 852,437.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,446 : 569,479 = 569,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,446/569,479 = 569,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,446x = 569,479 × 569,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,446x = 324,306,331,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,306,331,441/380,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,437.22
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