Finding the Third Proportional to 456,502 and 709,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,502 and 709,671 is: 1,103,243.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,502 : 709,671 = 709,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,502/709,671 = 709,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,502x = 709,671 × 709,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,502x = 503,632,928,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,632,928,241/456,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,243.64
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