Finding the Third Proportional to 473,916 and 614,806.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,916 and 614,806.88 is: 797,583.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,916 : 614,806.88 = 614,806.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,916/614,806.88 = 614,806.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,916x = 614,806.88 × 614,806.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,916x = 377,987,493,547.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,987,493,547.27/473,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,583.31
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