Finding the Third Proportional to 457,656 and 692,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,656 and 692,397 is: 1,047,541.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,656 : 692,397 = 692,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,656/692,397 = 692,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,656x = 692,397 × 692,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,656x = 479,413,605,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,413,605,609/457,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,541.40
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