Finding the Third Proportional to 460,836 and 705,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,836 and 705,287 is: 1,079,407.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,836 : 705,287 = 705,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,836/705,287 = 705,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,836x = 705,287 × 705,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,836x = 497,429,752,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,429,752,369/460,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,407.32
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