Finding the Third Proportional to 480,741 and 696,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,741 and 696,325 is: 1,008,585.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,741 : 696,325 = 696,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,741/696,325 = 696,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,741x = 696,325 × 696,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,741x = 484,868,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,868,505,625/480,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,008,585.72
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