Finding the Third Proportional to 482,390 and 709,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,390 and 709,132 is: 1,042,451.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,390 : 709,132 = 709,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,390/709,132 = 709,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,390x = 709,132 × 709,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,390x = 502,868,193,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,868,193,424/482,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,451.53
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