Finding the Third Proportional to 380,962 and 569,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,962 and 569,574 is: 851,566.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,962 : 569,574 = 569,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,962/569,574 = 569,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,962x = 569,574 × 569,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,962x = 324,414,541,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,414,541,476/380,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,566.67
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