Finding the Third Proportional to 475,802 and 737,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,802 and 737,608 is: 1,143,470.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,802 : 737,608 = 737,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,802/737,608 = 737,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,802x = 737,608 × 737,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,802x = 544,065,561,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,065,561,664/475,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,470.52
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