Finding the Third Proportional to 476,622 and 737,323.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,622 and 737,323.50 is: 1,140,622.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,622 : 737,323.50 = 737,323.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,622/737,323.50 = 737,323.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,622x = 737,323.50 × 737,323.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,622x = 543,645,943,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,645,943,652.25/476,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,622.85
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