Finding the Third Proportional to 471,868 and 750,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,868 and 750,557 is: 1,193,841.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,868 : 750,557 = 750,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,868/750,557 = 750,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,868x = 750,557 × 750,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,868x = 563,335,810,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,335,810,249/471,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,841.94
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