Finding the Third Proportional to 577,909 and 766,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,909 and 766,824 is: 1,017,494.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,909 : 766,824 = 766,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,909/766,824 = 766,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,909x = 766,824 × 766,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,909x = 588,019,046,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,019,046,976/577,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,494.19
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