Finding the Third Proportional to 470,364 and 706,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,364 and 706,606 is: 1,061,501.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,364 : 706,606 = 706,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,364/706,606 = 706,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,364x = 706,606 × 706,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,364x = 499,292,039,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,292,039,236/470,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,501.39
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