Finding the Third Proportional to 473,320 and 714,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,320 and 714,908 is: 1,079,805.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,320 : 714,908 = 714,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,320/714,908 = 714,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,320x = 714,908 × 714,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,320x = 511,093,448,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,093,448,464/473,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,805.31
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