Finding the Third Proportional to 485,336 and 734,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,336 and 734,792 is: 1,112,464.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,336 : 734,792 = 734,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,336/734,792 = 734,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,336x = 734,792 × 734,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,336x = 539,919,283,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,919,283,264/485,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,464.94
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