Finding the Third Proportional to 382,829 and 570,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,829 and 570,507 is: 850,192.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,829 : 570,507 = 570,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,829/570,507 = 570,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,829x = 570,507 × 570,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,829x = 325,478,237,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,478,237,049/382,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,192.22
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