Finding the Third Proportional to 458,130 and 699,044.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,130 and 699,044.63 is: 1,066,647.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,130 : 699,044.63 = 699,044.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,130/699,044.63 = 699,044.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,130x = 699,044.63 × 699,044.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,130x = 488,663,387,741.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,663,387,741.39/458,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,647.87
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