Finding the Third Proportional to 482,663 and 634,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,663 and 634,705 is: 834,641.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,663 : 634,705 = 634,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,663/634,705 = 634,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,663x = 634,705 × 634,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,663x = 402,850,437,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,850,437,025/482,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,641.22
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