Finding the Third Proportional to 576,428 and 920,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,428 and 920,856 is: 1,471,087.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,428 : 920,856 = 920,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,428/920,856 = 920,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,428x = 920,856 × 920,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,428x = 847,975,772,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,975,772,736/576,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,087.06
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