Finding the Third Proportional to 473,774 and 695,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,774 and 695,973 is: 1,022,382.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,774 : 695,973 = 695,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,774/695,973 = 695,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,774x = 695,973 × 695,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,774x = 484,378,416,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,378,416,729/473,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,382.86
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