Finding the Third Proportional to 481,572 and 715,425.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,572 and 715,425.75 is: 1,062,840.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,572 : 715,425.75 = 715,425.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,572/715,425.75 = 715,425.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,572x = 715,425.75 × 715,425.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,572x = 511,834,003,763.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,834,003,763.06/481,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,840.04
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