Finding the Third Proportional to 576,282 and 845,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,282 and 845,740 is: 1,241,191.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,282 : 845,740 = 845,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,282/845,740 = 845,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,282x = 845,740 × 845,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,282x = 715,276,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,276,147,600/576,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,191.20
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