Finding the Third Proportional to 485,442 and 753,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,442 and 753,723 is: 1,170,270.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,442 : 753,723 = 753,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,442/753,723 = 753,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,442x = 753,723 × 753,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,442x = 568,098,360,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,098,360,729/485,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,270.31
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