Finding the Third Proportional to 475,476.75 and 737,380.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,476.75 and 737,380.13 is: 1,143,545.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,476.75 : 737,380.13 = 737,380.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,476.75/737,380.13 = 737,380.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,476.75x = 737,380.13 × 737,380.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,476.75x = 543,729,448,745.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,729,448,745.02/475,476.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,545.82
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