Finding the Third Proportional to 479,062 and 751,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,062 and 751,504 is: 1,178,883.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,062 : 751,504 = 751,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,062/751,504 = 751,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,062x = 751,504 × 751,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,062x = 564,758,262,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,758,262,016/479,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,883.45
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