Finding the Third Proportional to 456,552 and 709,693.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,552 and 709,693.88 is: 1,103,193.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,552 : 709,693.88 = 709,693.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,552/709,693.88 = 709,693.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,552x = 709,693.88 × 709,693.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,552x = 503,665,396,212.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,665,396,212.52/456,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,193.93
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