Finding the Third Proportional to 458,734 and 708,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,734 and 708,556 is: 1,094,428.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,734 : 708,556 = 708,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,734/708,556 = 708,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,734x = 708,556 × 708,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,734x = 502,051,605,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,051,605,136/458,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,428.59
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