Finding the Third Proportional to 576,306 and 866,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,306 and 866,318 is: 1,302,271.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,306 : 866,318 = 866,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,306/866,318 = 866,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,306x = 866,318 × 866,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,306x = 750,506,877,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,506,877,124/576,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302,271.50
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