Finding the Third Proportional to 479,621 and 703,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,621 and 703,879 is: 1,032,994.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,621 : 703,879 = 703,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,621/703,879 = 703,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,621x = 703,879 × 703,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,621x = 495,445,646,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,445,646,641/479,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,994.07
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