Finding the Third Proportional to 472,848 and 709,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,848 and 709,744 is: 1,065,324.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,848 : 709,744 = 709,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,848/709,744 = 709,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,848x = 709,744 × 709,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,848x = 503,736,545,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,736,545,536/472,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,324.47
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