Finding the Third Proportional to 475,934 and 736,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,934 and 736,943 is: 1,141,093.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,934 : 736,943 = 736,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,934/736,943 = 736,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,934x = 736,943 × 736,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,934x = 543,084,985,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,084,985,249/475,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,093.06
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