Finding the Third Proportional to 474,237 and 723,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,237 and 723,177 is: 1,102,792.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,237 : 723,177 = 723,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,237/723,177 = 723,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,237x = 723,177 × 723,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,237x = 522,984,973,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,984,973,329/474,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,102,792.43
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