Finding the Third Proportional to 490,469 and 665,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,469 and 665,719 is: 903,587.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,469 : 665,719 = 665,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,469/665,719 = 665,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,469x = 665,719 × 665,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,469x = 443,181,786,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,181,786,961/490,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,587.76
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