Finding the Third Proportional to 475,804 and 737,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,804 and 737,611 is: 1,143,475.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,804 : 737,611 = 737,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,804/737,611 = 737,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,804x = 737,611 × 737,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,804x = 544,069,987,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,069,987,321/475,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,475.02
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