Finding the Third Proportional to 453,086 and 719,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,086 and 719,808 is: 1,143,543.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,086 : 719,808 = 719,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,086/719,808 = 719,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,086x = 719,808 × 719,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,086x = 518,123,556,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,123,556,864/453,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,543.51
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