Finding the Third Proportional to 576,594 and 879,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,594 and 879,104 is: 1,340,325.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,594 : 879,104 = 879,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,594/879,104 = 879,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,594x = 879,104 × 879,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,594x = 772,823,842,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,823,842,816/576,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,325.85
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