Finding the Third Proportional to 492,087 and 628,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,087 and 628,779 is: 803,441.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,087 : 628,779 = 628,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,087/628,779 = 628,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,087x = 628,779 × 628,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,087x = 395,363,030,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,363,030,841/492,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,441.32
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