Finding the Third Proportional to 576,671 and 873,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,671 and 873,618 is: 1,323,472.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,671 : 873,618 = 873,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,671/873,618 = 873,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,671x = 873,618 × 873,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,671x = 763,208,409,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,208,409,924/576,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,472.85
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