Finding the Third Proportional to 481,698 and 750,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,698 and 750,120 is: 1,168,117.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,698 : 750,120 = 750,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,698/750,120 = 750,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,698x = 750,120 × 750,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,698x = 562,680,014,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,680,014,400/481,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,117.81
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