Finding the Third Proportional to 458,618 and 694,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,618 and 694,863 is: 1,052,803.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,618 : 694,863 = 694,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,618/694,863 = 694,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,618x = 694,863 × 694,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,618x = 482,834,588,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,834,588,769/458,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,052,803.40
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