Finding the Third Proportional to 481,672 and 750,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,672 and 750,084 is: 1,168,068.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,672 : 750,084 = 750,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,672/750,084 = 750,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,672x = 750,084 × 750,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,672x = 562,626,007,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,626,007,056/481,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,068.74
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