Finding the Third Proportional to 483,416 and 679,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,416 and 679,548 is: 955,254.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,416 : 679,548 = 679,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,416/679,548 = 679,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,416x = 679,548 × 679,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,416x = 461,785,484,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,785,484,304/483,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,254.86
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