Finding the Third Proportional to 461,002 and 621,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,002 and 621,465 is: 837,781.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,002 : 621,465 = 621,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,002/621,465 = 621,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,002x = 621,465 × 621,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,002x = 386,218,746,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,218,746,225/461,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,781.06
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