Finding the Third Proportional to 472,194 and 712,244.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,194 and 712,244.50 is: 1,074,330.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,194 : 712,244.50 = 712,244.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,194/712,244.50 = 712,244.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,194x = 712,244.50 × 712,244.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,194x = 507,292,227,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,292,227,780.25/472,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,330.10
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