Finding the Third Proportional to 471,933 and 707,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,933 and 707,949 is: 1,061,997.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,933 : 707,949 = 707,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,933/707,949 = 707,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,933x = 707,949 × 707,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,933x = 501,191,786,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,191,786,601/471,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,997.76
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