Finding the Third Proportional to 482,910 and 655,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,910 and 655,857 is: 890,742.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,910 : 655,857 = 655,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,910/655,857 = 655,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,910x = 655,857 × 655,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,910x = 430,148,404,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,148,404,449/482,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,742.38
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