Finding the Third Proportional to 480,802 and 747,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,802 and 747,450 is: 1,161,978.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,802 : 747,450 = 747,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,802/747,450 = 747,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,802x = 747,450 × 747,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,802x = 558,681,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,681,502,500/480,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,978.32
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