Finding the Third Proportional to 460,597 and 677,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,597 and 677,724 is: 997,205.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,597 : 677,724 = 677,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,597/677,724 = 677,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,597x = 677,724 × 677,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,597x = 459,309,820,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,309,820,176/460,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,205.41
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