Finding the Third Proportional to 578,296 and 864,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,296 and 864,113 is: 1,291,192.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,296 : 864,113 = 864,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,296/864,113 = 864,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,296x = 864,113 × 864,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,296x = 746,691,276,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,691,276,769/578,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,192.19
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