Finding the Third Proportional to 472,676.63 and 714,643.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,676.63 and 714,643.03 is: 1,080,473.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,676.63 : 714,643.03 = 714,643.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,676.63/714,643.03 = 714,643.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,676.63x = 714,643.03 × 714,643.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,676.63x = 510,714,662,114.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,714,662,114.19/472,676.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,473.70
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