Finding the Third Proportional to 475,794 and 737,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,794 and 737,595 is: 1,143,449.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,794 : 737,595 = 737,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,794/737,595 = 737,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,794x = 737,595 × 737,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,794x = 544,046,384,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,046,384,025/475,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,449.44
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