Finding the Third Proportional to 576,258 and 832,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,258 and 832,521 is: 1,202,744.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,258 : 832,521 = 832,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,258/832,521 = 832,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,258x = 832,521 × 832,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,258x = 693,091,215,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,091,215,441/576,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,744.63
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