Finding the Third Proportional to 461,100 and 705,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,100 and 705,642 is: 1,079,875.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,100 : 705,642 = 705,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,100/705,642 = 705,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,100x = 705,642 × 705,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,100x = 497,930,632,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,930,632,164/461,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,875.58
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