Finding the Third Proportional to 487,308 and 730,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,308 and 730,962 is: 1,096,443
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,308 : 730,962 = 730,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,308/730,962 = 730,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,308x = 730,962 × 730,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,308x = 534,305,445,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,305,445,444/487,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,443
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