Finding the Third Proportional to 484,794 and 652,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,794 and 652,149 is: 877,276.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,794 : 652,149 = 652,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,794/652,149 = 652,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,794x = 652,149 × 652,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,794x = 425,298,318,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,298,318,201/484,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,276.37
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