Finding the Third Proportional to 482,679 and 723,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,679 and 723,087 is: 1,083,235.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,679 : 723,087 = 723,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,679/723,087 = 723,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,679x = 723,087 × 723,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,679x = 522,854,809,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,854,809,569/482,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083,235.05
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