Finding the Third Proportional to 479,822 and 717,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,822 and 717,090 is: 1,071,685.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,822 : 717,090 = 717,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,822/717,090 = 717,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,822x = 717,090 × 717,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,822x = 514,218,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,218,068,100/479,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,685.06
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