Finding the Third Proportional to 476,740 and 706,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,740 and 706,863 is: 1,048,066.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,740 : 706,863 = 706,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,740/706,863 = 706,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,740x = 706,863 × 706,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,740x = 499,655,300,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,655,300,769/476,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048,066.66
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