Finding the Third Proportional to 470,081 and 716,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,081 and 716,141 is: 1,090,999.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,081 : 716,141 = 716,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,081/716,141 = 716,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,081x = 716,141 × 716,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,081x = 512,857,931,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,857,931,881/470,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,090,999.07
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