Finding the Third Proportional to 578,018 and 920,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,018 and 920,538 is: 1,466,027.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,018 : 920,538 = 920,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,018/920,538 = 920,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,018x = 920,538 × 920,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,018x = 847,390,209,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,390,209,444/578,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,027.37
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