Finding the Third Proportional to 475,834 and 695,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,834 and 695,883 is: 1,017,693.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,834 : 695,883 = 695,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,834/695,883 = 695,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,834x = 695,883 × 695,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,834x = 484,253,149,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,253,149,689/475,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,693.46
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