Finding the Third Proportional to 575,910 and 904,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,910 and 904,689 is: 1,421,163.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,910 : 904,689 = 904,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,910/904,689 = 904,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,910x = 904,689 × 904,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,910x = 818,462,186,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,462,186,721/575,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,163.35
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