Finding the Third Proportional to 577,260 and 905,545.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,260 and 905,545.13 is: 1,420,524.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,260 : 905,545.13 = 905,545.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,260/905,545.13 = 905,545.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,260x = 905,545.13 × 905,545.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,260x = 820,011,973,411.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,011,973,411.27/577,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,524.50
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