Finding the Third Proportional to 576,294 and 845,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,294 and 845,757 is: 1,241,215.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,294 : 845,757 = 845,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,294/845,757 = 845,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,294x = 845,757 × 845,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,294x = 715,304,903,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,304,903,049/576,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,215.25
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