Finding the Third Proportional to 474,230 and 711,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,230 and 711,362 is: 1,067,068.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,230 : 711,362 = 711,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,230/711,362 = 711,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,230x = 711,362 × 711,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,230x = 506,035,895,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,035,895,044/474,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,068.50
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