Finding the Third Proportional to 473,216 and 733,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,216 and 733,152 is: 1,135,869.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,216 : 733,152 = 733,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,216/733,152 = 733,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,216x = 733,152 × 733,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,216x = 537,511,855,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,511,855,104/473,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,135,869.99
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