Finding the Third Proportional to 474,078 and 692,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,078 and 692,397 is: 1,011,254.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,078 : 692,397 = 692,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,078/692,397 = 692,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,078x = 692,397 × 692,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,078x = 479,413,605,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,413,605,609/474,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,254.70
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