Finding the Third Proportional to 476,192 and 720,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,192 and 720,432 is: 1,089,943.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,192 : 720,432 = 720,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,192/720,432 = 720,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,192x = 720,432 × 720,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,192x = 519,022,266,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,022,266,624/476,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,089,943.27
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