Finding the Third Proportional to 476,244 and 738,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,244 and 738,036 is: 1,143,735.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,244 : 738,036 = 738,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,244/738,036 = 738,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,244x = 738,036 × 738,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,244x = 544,697,137,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,697,137,296/476,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,735.43
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