Finding the Third Proportional to 470,424 and 706,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,424 and 706,695 is: 1,061,633.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,424 : 706,695 = 706,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,424/706,695 = 706,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,424x = 706,695 × 706,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,424x = 499,417,823,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,417,823,025/470,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,633.38
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