Finding the Third Proportional to 481,708 and 750,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,708 and 750,136 is: 1,168,143.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,708 : 750,136 = 750,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,708/750,136 = 750,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,708x = 750,136 × 750,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,708x = 562,704,018,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,704,018,496/481,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,143.39
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