Finding the Third Proportional to 475,886 and 700,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,886 and 700,671 is: 1,031,633.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,886 : 700,671 = 700,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,886/700,671 = 700,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,886x = 700,671 × 700,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,886x = 490,939,850,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,939,850,241/475,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031,633.31
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