Finding the Third Proportional to 576,324 and 925,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,324 and 925,998 is: 1,487,830.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,324 : 925,998 = 925,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,324/925,998 = 925,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,324x = 925,998 × 925,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,324x = 857,472,296,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,472,296,004/576,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,830.28
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