Finding the Third Proportional to 476,523 and 738,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,523 and 738,144 is: 1,143,400.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,523 : 738,144 = 738,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,523/738,144 = 738,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,523x = 738,144 × 738,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,523x = 544,856,564,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,856,564,736/476,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,400.35
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