Finding the Third Proportional to 472,046.06 and 711,988.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,046.06 and 711,988.31 is: 1,073,893.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,046.06 : 711,988.31 = 711,988.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,046.06/711,988.31 = 711,988.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,046.06x = 711,988.31 × 711,988.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,046.06x = 506,927,357,136.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,927,357,136.60/472,046.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,073,893.84
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