Finding the Third Proportional to 576,310 and 925,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,310 and 925,975 is: 1,487,792.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,310 : 925,975 = 925,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,310/925,975 = 925,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,310x = 925,975 × 925,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,310x = 857,429,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,429,700,625/576,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,792.51
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