Finding the Third Proportional to 471,780 and 710,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,780 and 710,262 is: 1,069,295.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,780 : 710,262 = 710,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,780/710,262 = 710,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,780x = 710,262 × 710,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,780x = 504,472,108,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,472,108,644/471,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,295.24
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