Finding the Third Proportional to 576,182 and 872,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,182 and 872,223 is: 1,320,369.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,182 : 872,223 = 872,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,182/872,223 = 872,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,182x = 872,223 × 872,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,182x = 760,772,961,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,772,961,729/576,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,369.19
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