Finding the Third Proportional to 465,471 and 711,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,471 and 711,744 is: 1,088,315.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,471 : 711,744 = 711,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,471/711,744 = 711,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,471x = 711,744 × 711,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,471x = 506,579,521,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,579,521,536/465,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,315.97
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