Finding the Third Proportional to 465,480 and 711,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,480 and 711,747 is: 1,088,304.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,480 : 711,747 = 711,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,480/711,747 = 711,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,480x = 711,747 × 711,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,480x = 506,583,792,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,583,792,009/465,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,304.10
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