Finding the Third Proportional to 475,320 and 691,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,320 and 691,578 is: 1,006,227.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,320 : 691,578 = 691,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,320/691,578 = 691,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,320x = 691,578 × 691,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,320x = 478,280,130,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,280,130,084/475,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,227.66
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