Finding the Third Proportional to 456,816 and 702,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,816 and 702,696 is: 1,080,920.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,816 : 702,696 = 702,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,816/702,696 = 702,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,816x = 702,696 × 702,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,816x = 493,781,668,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,781,668,416/456,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,920.26
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