Finding the Third Proportional to 459,576 and 689,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,576 and 689,850 is: 1,035,504.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,576 : 689,850 = 689,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,576/689,850 = 689,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,576x = 689,850 × 689,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,576x = 475,893,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,893,022,500/459,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,504.51
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