Finding the Third Proportional to 479,712 and 715,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,712 and 715,680 is: 1,067,719.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,712 : 715,680 = 715,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,712/715,680 = 715,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,712x = 715,680 × 715,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,712x = 512,197,862,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,197,862,400/479,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,719.51
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