Finding the Third Proportional to 576,212 and 845,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,212 and 845,631 is: 1,241,022.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,212 : 845,631 = 845,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,212/845,631 = 845,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,212x = 845,631 × 845,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,212x = 715,091,788,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,091,788,161/576,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,022.03
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