Finding the Third Proportional to 457,502 and 694,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,502 and 694,029 is: 1,052,839.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,502 : 694,029 = 694,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,502/694,029 = 694,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,502x = 694,029 × 694,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,502x = 481,676,252,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,676,252,841/457,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,052,839.67
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