Finding the Third Proportional to 576,176.63 and 872,187.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,176.63 and 872,187.75 is: 1,320,274.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,176.63 : 872,187.75 = 872,187.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,176.63/872,187.75 = 872,187.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,176.63x = 872,187.75 × 872,187.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,176.63x = 760,711,471,250.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,711,471,250.06/576,176.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,274.79
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