Finding the Third Proportional to 576,360 and 926,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,360 and 926,046 is: 1,487,891.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,360 : 926,046 = 926,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,360/926,046 = 926,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,360x = 926,046 × 926,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,360x = 857,561,194,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,561,194,116/576,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,891.59
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