Finding the Third Proportional to 485,682 and 723,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,682 and 723,541 is: 1,077,889.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,682 : 723,541 = 723,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,682/723,541 = 723,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,682x = 723,541 × 723,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,682x = 523,511,578,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,511,578,681/485,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,889.60
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