Finding the Third Proportional to 577,524 and 888,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,524 and 888,839 is: 1,367,968.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,524 : 888,839 = 888,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,524/888,839 = 888,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,524x = 888,839 × 888,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,524x = 790,034,767,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,034,767,921/577,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367,968.72
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