Finding the Third Proportional to 719,508 and 1,039,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,508 and 1,039,482 is: 1,501,752.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,508 : 1,039,482 = 1,039,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,508/1,039,482 = 1,039,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,508x = 1,039,482 × 1,039,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,508x = 1,080,522,828,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,522,828,324/719,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,501,752.35
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