Finding the Third Proportional to 576,092 and 1,262,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,092 and 1,262,388 is: 2,766,265.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,092 : 1,262,388 = 1,262,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,092/1,262,388 = 1,262,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,092x = 1,262,388 × 1,262,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,092x = 1,593,623,462,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,593,623,462,544/576,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,265.57
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