Finding the Third Proportional to 474,672 and 634,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,672 and 634,074 is: 847,005.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,672 : 634,074 = 634,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,672/634,074 = 634,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,672x = 634,074 × 634,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,672x = 402,049,837,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,049,837,476/474,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,005.59
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