Finding the Third Proportional to 482,480.50 and 709,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,480.50 and 709,686 is: 1,043,885.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,480.50 : 709,686 = 709,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,480.50/709,686 = 709,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,480.50x = 709,686 × 709,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,480.50x = 503,654,218,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,654,218,596/482,480.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,885.13
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