Finding the Third Proportional to 575,662 and 919,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,662 and 919,653 is: 1,469,198.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,662 : 919,653 = 919,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,662/919,653 = 919,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,662x = 919,653 × 919,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,662x = 845,761,640,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,761,640,409/575,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,469,198.31
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