Finding the Third Proportional to 576,990 and 895,731.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,990 and 895,731.75 is: 1,390,553.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,990 : 895,731.75 = 895,731.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,990/895,731.75 = 895,731.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,990x = 895,731.75 × 895,731.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,990x = 802,335,367,958.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,335,367,958.06/576,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,553.33
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