Finding the Third Proportional to 457,610 and 700,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,610 and 700,035 is: 1,070,887.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,610 : 700,035 = 700,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,610/700,035 = 700,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,610x = 700,035 × 700,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,610x = 490,049,001,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,049,001,225/457,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,887.88
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