Finding the Third Proportional to 460,758.38 and 697,578.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,758.38 and 697,578.75 is: 1,056,119.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,758.38 : 697,578.75 = 697,578.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,758.38/697,578.75 = 697,578.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,758.38x = 697,578.75 × 697,578.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,758.38x = 486,616,112,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,616,112,451.56/460,758.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,119.95
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