Finding the Third Proportional to 483,534 and 679,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,534 and 679,725 is: 955,519.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,534 : 679,725 = 679,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,534/679,725 = 679,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,534x = 679,725 × 679,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,534x = 462,026,075,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,026,075,625/483,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,519.31
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