Finding the Third Proportional to 470,788 and 604,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,788 and 604,482 is: 776,142.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,788 : 604,482 = 604,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,788/604,482 = 604,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,788x = 604,482 × 604,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,788x = 365,398,488,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,398,488,324/470,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,142.32
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