Finding the Third Proportional to 467,960 and 711,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,960 and 711,786 is: 1,082,655.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,960 : 711,786 = 711,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,960/711,786 = 711,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,960x = 711,786 × 711,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,960x = 506,639,309,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,639,309,796/467,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,655.16
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