Finding the Third Proportional to 474,330 and 693,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,330 and 693,742 is: 1,014,647.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,330 : 693,742 = 693,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,330/693,742 = 693,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,330x = 693,742 × 693,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,330x = 481,277,962,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,277,962,564/474,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,647.95
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