Finding the Third Proportional to 472,690 and 709,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,690 and 709,381 is: 1,064,590.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,690 : 709,381 = 709,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,690/709,381 = 709,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,690x = 709,381 × 709,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,690x = 503,221,403,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,221,403,161/472,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,590.75
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