Finding the Third Proportional to 473,556 and 715,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,556 and 715,230 is: 1,080,239.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,556 : 715,230 = 715,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,556/715,230 = 715,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,556x = 715,230 × 715,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,556x = 511,553,952,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,553,952,900/473,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,239.62
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