Finding the Third Proportional to 482,386 and 709,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,386 and 709,128 is: 1,042,448.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,386 : 709,128 = 709,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,386/709,128 = 709,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,386x = 709,128 × 709,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,386x = 502,862,520,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,862,520,384/482,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,448.41
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