Finding the Third Proportional to 576,168 and 872,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,168 and 872,208 is: 1,320,355.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,168 : 872,208 = 872,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,168/872,208 = 872,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,168x = 872,208 × 872,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,168x = 760,746,795,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,746,795,264/576,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,355.86
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