Finding the Third Proportional to 471,474 and 730,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,474 and 730,620 is: 1,132,205.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,474 : 730,620 = 730,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,474/730,620 = 730,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,474x = 730,620 × 730,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,474x = 533,805,584,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,805,584,400/471,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,205.77
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