Finding the Third Proportional to 475,811 and 736,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,811 and 736,430 is: 1,139,799.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,811 : 736,430 = 736,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,811/736,430 = 736,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,811x = 736,430 × 736,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,811x = 542,329,144,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,329,144,900/475,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,799.51
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