Finding the Third Proportional to 485,678 and 723,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,678 and 723,535 is: 1,077,880.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,678 : 723,535 = 723,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,678/723,535 = 723,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,678x = 723,535 × 723,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,678x = 523,502,896,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,502,896,225/485,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,880.60
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