Finding the Third Proportional to 485,410 and 759,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,410 and 759,798 is: 1,189,289.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,410 : 759,798 = 759,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,410/759,798 = 759,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,410x = 759,798 × 759,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,410x = 577,293,000,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,293,000,804/485,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,289.47
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