Finding the Third Proportional to 576,340 and 926,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,340 and 926,024 is: 1,487,872.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,340 : 926,024 = 926,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,340/926,024 = 926,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,340x = 926,024 × 926,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,340x = 857,520,448,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,520,448,576/576,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,872.52
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