Finding the Third Proportional to 576,342 and 926,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,342 and 926,022 is: 1,487,860.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,342 : 926,022 = 926,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,342/926,022 = 926,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,342x = 926,022 × 926,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,342x = 857,516,744,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,516,744,484/576,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,860.93
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