Finding the Third Proportional to 456,336 and 709,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,336 and 709,395 is: 1,102,786.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,336 : 709,395 = 709,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,336/709,395 = 709,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,336x = 709,395 × 709,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,336x = 503,241,266,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,241,266,025/456,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,102,786.69
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