Finding the Third Proportional to 488,614 and 747,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,614 and 747,453 is: 1,143,409.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,614 : 747,453 = 747,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,614/747,453 = 747,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,614x = 747,453 × 747,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,614x = 558,685,987,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,685,987,209/488,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,409.70
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