Finding the Third Proportional to 479,550 and 703,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,550 and 703,773 is: 1,032,835.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,550 : 703,773 = 703,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,550/703,773 = 703,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,550x = 703,773 × 703,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,550x = 495,296,435,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,296,435,529/479,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,835.86
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