Finding the Third Proportional to 487,447 and 753,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,447 and 753,296 is: 1,164,136.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,447 : 753,296 = 753,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,447/753,296 = 753,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,447x = 753,296 × 753,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,447x = 567,454,863,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,454,863,616/487,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,136.54
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