Finding the Third Proportional to 487,353 and 731,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,353 and 731,030 is: 1,096,545.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,353 : 731,030 = 731,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,353/731,030 = 731,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,353x = 731,030 × 731,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,353x = 534,404,860,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,404,860,900/487,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,545.75
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