Finding the Third Proportional to 383,097 and 579,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,097 and 579,969 is: 878,012.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,097 : 579,969 = 579,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,097/579,969 = 579,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,097x = 579,969 × 579,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,097x = 336,364,040,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,364,040,961/383,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,012.73
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