Finding the Third Proportional to 577,908 and 767,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,908 and 767,030 is: 1,018,042.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,908 : 767,030 = 767,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,908/767,030 = 767,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,908x = 767,030 × 767,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,908x = 588,335,020,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,335,020,900/577,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,042.70
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