Finding the Third Proportional to 479,121 and 718,693.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,121 and 718,693.50 is: 1,078,058.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,121 : 718,693.50 = 718,693.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,121/718,693.50 = 718,693.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,121x = 718,693.50 × 718,693.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,121x = 516,520,346,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,520,346,942.25/479,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,078,058.25
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