Finding the Third Proportional to 460,062 and 698,368.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,062 and 698,368.50 is: 1,060,114.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,062 : 698,368.50 = 698,368.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,062/698,368.50 = 698,368.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,062x = 698,368.50 × 698,368.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,062x = 487,718,561,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,718,561,792.25/460,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,114.86
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