Finding the Third Proportional to 481,658 and 750,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,658 and 750,063 is: 1,168,037.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,658 : 750,063 = 750,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,658/750,063 = 750,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,658x = 750,063 × 750,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,658x = 562,594,503,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,594,503,969/481,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,037.29
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