Finding the Third Proportional to 470,763 and 604,444.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,763 and 604,444.50 is: 776,087.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,763 : 604,444.50 = 604,444.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,763/604,444.50 = 604,444.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,763x = 604,444.50 × 604,444.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,763x = 365,353,153,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,353,153,580.25/470,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,087.23
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