Finding the Third Proportional to 469,582 and 629,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,582 and 629,080 is: 842,753.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,582 : 629,080 = 629,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,582/629,080 = 629,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,582x = 629,080 × 629,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,582x = 395,741,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,741,646,400/469,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,753.02
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