Finding the Third Proportional to 576,426 and 920,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,426 and 920,853 is: 1,471,082.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,426 : 920,853 = 920,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,426/920,853 = 920,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,426x = 920,853 × 920,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,426x = 847,970,247,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,970,247,609/576,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,082.58
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