Finding the Third Proportional to 482,931 and 709,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,931 and 709,578 is: 1,042,593.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,931 : 709,578 = 709,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,931/709,578 = 709,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,931x = 709,578 × 709,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,931x = 503,500,938,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,500,938,084/482,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,593.95
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