Finding the Third Proportional to 576,434 and 920,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,434 and 920,867 is: 1,471,106.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,434 : 920,867 = 920,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,434/920,867 = 920,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,434x = 920,867 × 920,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,434x = 847,996,031,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,996,031,689/576,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,106.89
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