Finding the Third Proportional to 472,952 and 714,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,952 and 714,338 is: 1,078,922.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,952 : 714,338 = 714,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,952/714,338 = 714,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,952x = 714,338 × 714,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,952x = 510,278,778,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,278,778,244/472,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,078,922.97
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