Finding the Third Proportional to 457,038 and 696,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,038 and 696,273 is: 1,060,734.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,038 : 696,273 = 696,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,038/696,273 = 696,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,038x = 696,273 × 696,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,038x = 484,796,090,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,796,090,529/457,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,734.75
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