Finding the Third Proportional to 473,066 and 734,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,066 and 734,514 is: 1,140,455.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,066 : 734,514 = 734,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,066/734,514 = 734,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,066x = 734,514 × 734,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,066x = 539,510,816,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,510,816,196/473,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,455.70
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