Finding the Third Proportional to 576,169 and 764,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,169 and 764,562 is: 1,014,554.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,169 : 764,562 = 764,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,169/764,562 = 764,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,169x = 764,562 × 764,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,169x = 584,555,051,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,555,051,844/576,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,554.85
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