Finding the Third Proportional to 389,990 and 570,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,990 and 570,213 is: 833,721.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,990 : 570,213 = 570,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,990/570,213 = 570,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,990x = 570,213 × 570,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,990x = 325,142,865,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,142,865,369/389,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,721.03
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