Finding the Third Proportional to 477,548 and 722,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,548 and 722,469 is: 1,093,003.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,548 : 722,469 = 722,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,548/722,469 = 722,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,548x = 722,469 × 722,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,548x = 521,961,455,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,961,455,961/477,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,003.12
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