Finding the Third Proportional to 470,926 and 684,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,926 and 684,507 is: 994,954.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,926 : 684,507 = 684,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,926/684,507 = 684,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,926x = 684,507 × 684,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,926x = 468,549,833,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,549,833,049/470,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,954.27
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