Finding the Third Proportional to 472,402 and 717,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,402 and 717,352 is: 1,089,313.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,402 : 717,352 = 717,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,402/717,352 = 717,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,402x = 717,352 × 717,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,402x = 514,593,891,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,593,891,904/472,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,313.53
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