Finding the Third Proportional to 479,124 and 718,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,124 and 718,626 is: 1,077,849.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,124 : 718,626 = 718,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,124/718,626 = 718,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,124x = 718,626 × 718,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,124x = 516,423,327,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,423,327,876/479,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,849.01
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