Finding the Third Proportional to 470,584 and 710,263.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,584 and 710,263.50 is: 1,072,017.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,584 : 710,263.50 = 710,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,584/710,263.50 = 710,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,584x = 710,263.50 × 710,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,584x = 504,474,239,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,474,239,432.25/470,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,072,017.41
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