Finding the Third Proportional to 576,374 and 926,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,374 and 926,067 is: 1,487,922.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,374 : 926,067 = 926,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,374/926,067 = 926,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,374x = 926,067 × 926,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,374x = 857,600,088,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,600,088,489/576,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,922.93
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