Finding the Third Proportional to 576,368 and 926,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,368 and 926,058 is: 1,487,909.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,368 : 926,058 = 926,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,368/926,058 = 926,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,368x = 926,058 × 926,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,368x = 857,583,419,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,583,419,364/576,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,909.49
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