Finding the Third Proportional to 480,473 and 736,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,473 and 736,998 is: 1,130,481.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,473 : 736,998 = 736,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,473/736,998 = 736,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,473x = 736,998 × 736,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,473x = 543,166,052,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,166,052,004/480,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,481.95
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