Finding the Third Proportional to 575,927 and 852,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,927 and 852,555 is: 1,262,052.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,927 : 852,555 = 852,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,927/852,555 = 852,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,927x = 852,555 × 852,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,927x = 726,850,028,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,850,028,025/575,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,052.36
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