Finding the Third Proportional to 458,802 and 699,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,802 and 699,867 is: 1,067,593.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,802 : 699,867 = 699,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,802/699,867 = 699,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,802x = 699,867 × 699,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,802x = 489,813,817,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,813,817,689/458,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,593.03
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