Finding the Third Proportional to 459,662 and 689,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,662 and 689,997 is: 1,035,752.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,662 : 689,997 = 689,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,662/689,997 = 689,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,662x = 689,997 × 689,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,662x = 476,095,860,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,095,860,009/459,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,752.05
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