Finding the Third Proportional to 479,514 and 715,988.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,514 and 715,988.25 is: 1,069,080.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,514 : 715,988.25 = 715,988.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,514/715,988.25 = 715,988.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,514x = 715,988.25 × 715,988.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,514x = 512,639,174,138.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,639,174,138.06/479,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,080.72
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