Finding the Third Proportional to 470,698 and 718,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,698 and 718,363 is: 1,096,340.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,698 : 718,363 = 718,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,698/718,363 = 718,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,698x = 718,363 × 718,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,698x = 516,045,399,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,045,399,769/470,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,340.75
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