Finding the Third Proportional to 576,176 and 764,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,176 and 764,564 is: 1,014,547.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,176 : 764,564 = 764,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,176/764,564 = 764,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,176x = 764,564 × 764,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,176x = 584,558,110,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,558,110,096/576,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,547.83
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