Finding the Third Proportional to 461,648 and 690,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,648 and 690,627 is: 1,033,180.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,648 : 690,627 = 690,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,648/690,627 = 690,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,648x = 690,627 × 690,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,648x = 476,965,653,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,965,653,129/461,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,180.37
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