Finding the Third Proportional to 576,582 and 879,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,582 and 879,089 is: 1,340,308.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,582 : 879,089 = 879,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,582/879,089 = 879,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,582x = 879,089 × 879,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,582x = 772,797,469,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,797,469,921/576,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,308.00
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