Finding the Third Proportional to 576,303.75 and 925,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,303.75 and 925,965 is: 1,487,776.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,303.75 : 925,965 = 925,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,303.75/925,965 = 925,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,303.75x = 925,965 × 925,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,303.75x = 857,411,181,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,411,181,225/576,303.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,776.51
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