Finding the Third Proportional to 519,488 and 703,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,488 and 703,968 is: 953,960.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,488 : 703,968 = 703,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,488/703,968 = 703,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,488x = 703,968 × 703,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,488x = 495,570,945,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,570,945,024/519,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,960.33
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