Finding the Third Proportional to 576,712 and 1,265,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,712 and 1,265,692 is: 2,777,775.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,712 : 1,265,692 = 1,265,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,712/1,265,692 = 1,265,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,712x = 1,265,692 × 1,265,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,712x = 1,601,976,238,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,976,238,864/576,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,777,775.11
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