Finding the Third Proportional to 576,418 and 920,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,418 and 920,841 is: 1,471,064.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,418 : 920,841 = 920,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,418/920,841 = 920,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,418x = 920,841 × 920,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,418x = 847,948,147,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,948,147,281/576,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,064.66
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