Finding the Third Proportional to 387,091 and 569,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,091 and 569,250 is: 837,130.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,091 : 569,250 = 569,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,091/569,250 = 569,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,091x = 569,250 × 569,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,091x = 324,045,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,045,562,500/387,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,130.19
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