Finding the Third Proportional to 470,634 and 710,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,634 and 710,385 is: 1,072,270.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,634 : 710,385 = 710,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,634/710,385 = 710,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,634x = 710,385 × 710,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,634x = 504,646,848,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,646,848,225/470,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,072,270.27
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