Finding the Third Proportional to 576,474 and 916,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,474 and 916,034 is: 1,455,604.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,474 : 916,034 = 916,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,474/916,034 = 916,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,474x = 916,034 × 916,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,474x = 839,118,289,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,118,289,156/576,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,604.74
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