Finding the Third Proportional to 460,026 and 718,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,026 and 718,010 is: 1,120,672.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,026 : 718,010 = 718,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,026/718,010 = 718,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,026x = 718,010 × 718,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,026x = 515,538,360,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,538,360,100/460,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,672.22
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