Finding the Third Proportional to 387,062 and 569,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,062 and 569,210 is: 837,075.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,062 : 569,210 = 569,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,062/569,210 = 569,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,062x = 569,210 × 569,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,062x = 324,000,024,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,000,024,100/387,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,075.26
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