Finding the Third Proportional to 459,966 and 706,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,966 and 706,045 is: 1,083,774.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,966 : 706,045 = 706,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,966/706,045 = 706,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,966x = 706,045 × 706,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,966x = 498,499,542,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,499,542,025/459,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083,774.76
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