Finding the Third Proportional to 576,318 and 925,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,318 and 925,983 is: 1,487,797.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,318 : 925,983 = 925,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,318/925,983 = 925,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,318x = 925,983 × 925,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,318x = 857,444,516,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,444,516,289/576,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,797.56
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