Finding the Third Proportional to 473,976 and 753,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,976 and 753,780 is: 1,198,761.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,976 : 753,780 = 753,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,976/753,780 = 753,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,976x = 753,780 × 753,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,976x = 568,184,288,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,184,288,400/473,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,761.73
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