Finding the Third Proportional to 380,966 and 569,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,966 and 569,580 is: 851,575.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,966 : 569,580 = 569,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,966/569,580 = 569,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,966x = 569,580 × 569,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,966x = 324,421,376,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,421,376,400/380,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,575.67
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