Finding the Third Proportional to 578,941 and 827,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,941 and 827,130 is: 1,181,716.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,941 : 827,130 = 827,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,941/827,130 = 827,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,941x = 827,130 × 827,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,941x = 684,144,036,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,144,036,900/578,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,716.34
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