Finding the Third Proportional to 480,803 and 747,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,803 and 747,440 is: 1,161,944.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,803 : 747,440 = 747,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,803/747,440 = 747,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,803x = 747,440 × 747,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,803x = 558,666,553,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,666,553,600/480,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,944.82
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